Ball Ground, Georgia

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Ball Ground is a city in Cherokee County, Georgia, United States. The population was 730 at the 2000 census.

Ball Ground is at the northernmost end of Georgia Interstate 575, north of Canton at exit 20 on I-575, and ending seven miles (11 km) north at exit 27. The Cherokee County Airport is located between Ball Ground and Canton.

Geography

Ball Ground is located just north of Canton, Georgia.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.2 square miles (3.2 km²), all of it land. The city's elevation averages around convert|1100|ft|m above sea level, ranging from just over convert|1000|ft|m in the valleys to around convert|1200|ft|m on several hilltops within the city.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000,GR|2 there were 730 people, 269 households, and 207 families residing in the city. The population density was 589.1 people per square mile (227.3/km²). There were 298 housing units at an average density of 92.8 persons/km² (240.5 persons/sq mi). The racial makeup of the city was White, 0.41% African American, and 0.27% Asian. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.55% of the population.

There were 298 households out of which 33.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.3% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.0% were non-families. 20.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.8% had someone living alone whom was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.71 and the average family size was 3.14.

In the city the population is spread out with 27.3% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 29.3% from 25 to 44, 25.8% from 45 to 64, and 11.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 108.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $45,875, and the median income for a family was $51,429. Males had a median income of $39,125 versus $27,361 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,147. About 6.7% of families and 12.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.2% of those under age 18 and 12.5% of those age 65 or over.

History

Some records indicate Ball Ground was originally named Battle Ground on early maps. The town is located near fields that the Cherokee Indians used to play stick ball, a rough game similar to modern lacrosse. Local legend, as well as the Georgia Government's website [http://ballground.georgia.gov/05/home/0,2230,8310629,00.html] indicate that Ball Ground derives its name from the game played by the Cherokee Indians native to Cherokee County. The large fields and abundance of freshwater streams made Ball Ground an alluring place for the large gatherings of Native Americans because the ball game required large, flat fields, and there were plenty of natural resources to support large groups of people. When settlers entered the area, the streams and fields attracted farmers, who dammed up creeks to create numerous manmade ponds and lakes. Most ponds and lakes still exist today, and Ball Ground still has a predominantly agriculturally based economy.

Ball Ground, in the northern part of Cherokee County, Georgia, is a lively community of almost 1,000 residents. Two and one-half miles to the east of the town, near the confluence of Long-Swamp Creek and the Etowah River, is the traditional site of the Battle of Taliwa, the most decisive battle of the war between Cherokee and Creek Indians in the 1700s. Cherokee history tells that the conflict over territory was determined by a stickball game here. Before the railroad came through in 1882, the city was almost purely agricultural, consisting of two country stores and a few dwellings. After the railroad, the town grew as a result of the marble-working industry. Today, Ball Ground is growing as businesses and homeowners are pushing into the North Georgia mountains along the I-575 corridor. It boasts a number of new subdivisions and light industry.

References

External links

* [http://www.ajc.com/friday/content/epaper/editions/friday/news_3416cc2e9389d0361002.html Atlanta Journal Constitution] , article on the death of Oscar Robertson; crazy millionaire, local legend, and long time gadlfy of the county, state and commercial Establishment.
* [http://picasaweb.google.com/slashsplat/OscarRobertsonBallGroundGA Writings of Oscar Robertson] , pictures of the manifestos posted in Mr. Robertson's stores
* [http://www.cityofballground.com Official City Government Website]