Ballard, Illinois

Ballard was a small village located between Chenoa and Lexington, Illinois, on the Union Pacific railroad.

History

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

  1. ^ "History of Chenoa Township McLean County, Illinois". genealogytrails.com. Retrieved February 28, 2022.

40°41′27″N 88°45′15″W / 40.69083°N 88.75417°W / 40.69083; -88.75417

  1. ^ Osman Topo Map in McLean County IL
  2. ^ "Osman, Illinois". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.