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Near Ewing in Lee County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
 

John Ball

1756–1809

 
 
John Ball Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By J. J. Prats, May 29, 2011
1. John Ball Marker
Inscription. Pioneer settler of Lee County, Revolutionary soldier, juror, and surveyor. Helped select road from Martins Station to Cumberland Gap. Buried south of here at mouth of the cave. His wife was “Polly” Yearly. His great-grandson, P. M. Ball (1837–1927), was a Confederate Soldier.
 
Erected by WWH. Approved by the Lee County Board of Supervisors. Sponsored by descendants of John Ball.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers.
 
Location. 36° 37.88′ N, 83° 27.127′ W. Marker is near Ewing, Virginia, in Lee County. Marker is on Daniel Boone Trail (Business U.S. 58) just west of County Route 684, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ewing VA 24248, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. White Rocks (approx. half a mile away); Hiking Up to White Rocks (approx. 1.7 miles away); Lee County Code Breakers (approx. 2.1 miles away); William H. Starnes: Agricultural Educator (approx. 2˝ miles away); Pioneer Graves (approx. 3 miles away); Daniel Boone Trail (approx. 3.2 miles away); Indian Mound (approx. 3.2 miles away); Brig. Gen. Joseph Martin 1740-1805 (approx. 4.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ewing.
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John Ball Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By J. J. Prats, May 29, 2011
2. John Ball Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 5, 2011, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,013 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on July 5, 2011, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
 
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