Ballard, Illinois
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Ballard was a small village located between Chenoa and Lexington, Illinois, on the Union Pacific railroad.
History
[edit]At one point in time, Ballard had a decent population with a few businesses and homes. The last remaining marker of the settlement was the Graham and Bennion Elevator, better known to locals simply as "the Ballard elevator". The roughly 80-foot structure was demolished in 2006.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ "History of Chenoa Township McLean County, Illinois". genealogytrails.com. Retrieved February 28, 2022.
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