Ballston in Saratoga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Eliphalet Ball
1722-1797
— Site of original home —
Photographed By Steve Stoessel, December 6, 2018
1. Eliphalet Ball Marker
Founder, Ballston, 1770. Established first real settlement in Ballston
Erected by Town of Ballston.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1770.
Location. 42° 57.566′ N, 73° 51.892′ W. Marker is in Ballston, New York, in Saratoga County. Marker is on New York State Route 50, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ballston Lake NY 12019, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Home of Samuel Young (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ballston Site Of (approx. ¼ mile away); Indian Spring (approx. half a mile away); Reverend Ball Cabin (approx. half a mile away); McCrea Hill (approx. half a mile away); Stephen White (approx. 0.6 miles away); Kayaderosseras (approx. 0.6 miles away); Ballston Church (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ballston.
Regarding Eliphalet Ball. Eliphalet Ball came from New Haven, CT along with a few dozen settlers in 1771 in this area near to the McDonald brother’s cabins. Rev. Ball built his first church just to the southwest of this location. The first town meeting was held there.
Legend holds that Rev. Ball
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Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Ballston Sites, McDonalds Site
Photographed By Steve Stoessel, December 6, 2018
2. Site around marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 11, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 6, 2018, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 466 times since then and 61 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 6, 2018, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
