 Picture courtesy of Jim Kuntz
For Capt. Bland Ballard, 1759-1853. Born in Va. Came to Ky. in 1779. Devoted life protecting frontier. Scout for George Rogers Clark's Ohio expedition, 1780, '82; Wabash campaign, 1786. In the battles of Fallen Timbers, 1793; Tippecanoe, 1811; River Raisin, 1813. In Ky. Legis. five terms. Legis. directed burial in the Frankfort Cemetery. County from McCracken, Hickman.
Kentucky Historical Society & Kentucky Department of Highways 4th St. & Ohio St., (US-60);Courthouse Lawn, Wickliffe. Ballard County Kentucky
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