Ballwin
Missouri
City of Ballwin
History of Ballwin
Ballwin is a unique name for a City. In fact, it is the only City in the United States with its spelling (BALLWIN, NOT BALDWIN). The City was founded by John Ball, son of James Ball and Mary Bray Ball of Virginia and Kentucky. His father, James, who came to America from Dublin, Ireland, served in the 4th and 8th Virginia Regiments during the Revolutionary War. Because of his military service, he was given a military land warrant and moved to this new land in Kentucky after the war. Reportedly, James was a friend of Daniel Boone.
Around 1797 or 1798, our founder, John Ball, moved to the West St. Louis County area, possibly at the same time as the Daniel Boone party moved to and settled in the St. Charles, Warren County areas. Records now preserved in Jefferson City show the transfer of title of about 400 acres of land along Grande Glaize Creek to John Ball in February, 1800. This is the first official record of John Ball in the West County area.
Since John Ball's property claim was derived originally from a Spanish land grant, and was land that was at the time under Spanish rule, the Louisiana Purchase raised doubts about property ownership. It took several hearings and appeals and ten years for John Ball to clear his claim to the land that would eventually become the town of Ballwin.
Recent News
City of Ballwin -Newsletter: March 1, 2023
Saturday, March 4 10:00am Municipal Elections April 4 The Municipal Election is Tuesday. April 4, 2023. You may vote at any precinct in St. Louis County. There are 5 positions up for election, and 1 proposition on the ballot for Ballwin…
Read More »City of Ballwin -Newsletter: February 2023 Issue
Vlasis Park Playground Redesign The Vlasis Park Playground is getting an update! The City of Ballwin recently received a $575,000 grant from the Municipal Park Grant Commission of St. Louis County for a new playground, pavilion and splash pad.…
Read More »City of Ballwin Newsletter: December 2022
New Annexations Please join us in welcoming the Cascades and Charleston Oaks subdivisions into the City of Ballwin! Both subdivisions petitioned St. Louis County to join the City of Ballwin earlier this year. The annexations were approved by…
Read More »City of Ballwin Newsletter: November 2022
Welcome "A Little Hi"! Ballwin has a new burger joint! Hi-Pointe Drive-In's newest restaurant, "A Little Hi" has opened on Manchester! The new restaurant is a smaller concept of its popular Hi-Pointe Drive-In, selling burgers, fries and shakes. It…
Read More »City of Ballwin Newsletter: October 2022
News You Can Use Here's What's Happening In Ballwin Budget Work Sessions Start Budget Work Sessions have begun in the City of Ballwin and are open to the public. The second session will be held at 6:00 p.m. at the Ballwin Government Center on…
Read More »City Of Ballwin Newsletter - September 2022
Thank you for a successful Ballwin Days! Thank you to everyone who came out to this year's 44th annual Ballwin Days! The weather was perfect, despite a small rain shower on Saturday. Thank you for helping make it such a successful event, and we…
Read More »City Of Ballwin Newsletter - August 2022
Ballwin Days is almost here! Come join us for the 44th annual Ballwin Days! This year's event is shaping up to be a spectacular festival in Vlasis Park, complete with rides, food, games, crafts, face painting, food & drinks, fireworks, and…
Read More »City of Ballwin Newsletter: July Issue 2022
Summer is Officially Underway! Keep up to date with what's happening in Ballwin! Make sure you're following all of our social media pages to stay in the know with summer events/happenings throughout the City! Social Media Pages Check out…
Read More »City Of Ballwin Newsletter - June 2022
North Pointe Pool is Officially Open! North Pointe Opening Day was a Blast! Thanks to everyone who came out on Saturday, May 28th to officially open up North Pointe Aquatic Center! North Pointe will be open every day through the summer. To check…
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