Ball Ground, city in Cherokee County, Georgia, United States of America
Ball Ground is a small city in Cherokee County, Georgia with around 3,500 residents located on the northern edge of the Atlanta metropolitan area. Its historic downtown area contains shops, restaurants, and older homes, while rolling hills and streams shape the surrounding landscape.
Ball Ground was officially recognized as a city in 1883 and became the second oldest incorporated municipality in Cherokee County. A railroad line extended through town that same year, bringing trade and growth, while marble and factory industries later drove economic expansion.
The name Ball Ground comes from a stickball game played by the Cherokee people in this area. Downtown buildings and marble features reflect this heritage and the town's past as an industrial center.
The city sits along Interstate 575, providing easy access to nearby towns and the broader metro region. Four recently improved parks with walking trails, a recreation center, and digital services like the It's My Town app help you navigate and plan activities before your visit.
Marble from a quarry in Tate was brought to Ball Ground to be shaped into monuments and building materials, which established several factories here like Consumers Monument Company. These marble features remain visible today in historic buildings such as the old Coca-Cola bottling plant and Ball Ground Pharmacy.
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