Ball Louisiana
Are you ready to step back in time and experience the rich history of Ball, Louisiana?
The earliest record of settlers in Ball dates to between 1840 and 1863. In 1893 Captain Chittenden Edwin Ball, a native of Union County, Kentucky, who captained steamboats up the Red River to Alexandria, named a sawmill town after himself, The captain settled in Rapides Parish in the late 1880s, where he established the Sweet Home Mill.
In 1940 Camp Livingston was constructed, bringing with it job opportunities and a population boom. The number of military personnel stationed at Camp Livingston reached a peak of 42,500 in 1942. The end of World War II in 1945 brought about the closing of the base but many families decided to stay in the community.
Today, Ball is the third largest municipality in Rapides Parish, Louisiana and comprises 8.0 square miles. Located in the central part of our state we are just 141 miles northwest of our capital city of Baton Rouge and 219 miles from New Orleans. Ball has a total population of 4,000.
The residents of Ball take pride in their close-knit community with a strong spirit of togetherness. Throughout the year, the town hosts a variety of local events that bring everyone together. From lively festivals to artisan markets, these gatherings showcase the talents, traditions, and unity of Ball's residents.
