Near Agoura Hills in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Ballard Mountain
Photographed By Craig Baker, July 18, 2023
1. Ballard Mountain Marker
Welcome to the site of Ballard Mountain, so named in honor of a courageous African-American community leader and pioneering homesteader in Seminole Springs, John Ballard (c. 1830-1905), in fitting recognition of his contributions to the civic life and economic vitality of early Los Angeles, February 2010.
Erected 2010.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 34° 6.658′ N, 118° 48.312′ W. Marker is near Agoura Hills, California, in Los Angeles County. Marker is on Kanan Road (County Route N9) 1.6 miles south of Triunfo Canyon Road, on the right when traveling south. The marker is on the southbound side of Kanan Road before the first tunnel. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1296 Kanan Rd, Agoura Hills CA 91301, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Peter Strauss Ranch (approx. 1.4 miles away); Lake Enchanto (approx. 1˝ miles away); Paramount Ranch (approx. 2.8 miles away); Ladyface Mountain (approx. 2.8 miles away); Reyes Adobe Historical Site (approx. 3.1 miles away); Triunfo Canyon (approx. 3.3 miles away);
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Regarding Ballard Mountain. The mountain once had the racist name: N-wordhead mountain. It is presumed the mountain was originally named after John Ballard, whose home no longer remains. Ballard was a former Kentucky slave who had won his freedom and moved to Los Angeles in 1859.
2. Ballard Mountain Marker
Photographed By Craig Baker, July 18, 2023
3. Ballard Mountain Marker
Photographed By Craig Baker, July 18, 2023
4. Ballard Mountain and Marker
Ballard Mountain is in the background.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 14, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 18, 2023. This page has been viewed 120 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 18, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 2. submitted on June 18, 2023. 3, 4. submitted on July 18, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
