Ballwin
Ballwin was established in 1837.[7] The community was named for John Ball, who settled at the town site in 1804.[8] A post office called Ballwin has been in operation since 1866.[9]
Ballwin is located at 38°35′41″N 90°32′54″W (38.594820, −90.548420).[10] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.99 square miles (23.28 km2), all land.[11]
Ballwin is home to many schools within Parkway School District, including Claymont,[13][14] Henry,[15] Oak Brook,[16] and Sorrento Springs[17] elementary schools, and Parkway West High School.[18]
Ballwin also contains several schools within Rockwood School District, including Marquette High School, including Ballwin,[19] Westridge,[20] and Woerther[21] elementary schools, as well as Selvidge Middle School.[22]
A private school in Ballwin is Holy Infant Catholic School; grades include Pre-K to Eighth Grade.
Lion's Choice, a roast beef fast food chain, was founded in Ballwin.
The Hindu Temple of St. Louis is located in Ballwin on Weidman Road. A Islamic center is also located on Weidman road. A large population of South Asian American community has made Ballwin their home.
Ballwin, Missouri
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![]() Vlasis Park in Ballwin, Missouri, March 2000
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![]() Location of Ballwin in St. Louis County and Missouri
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Coordinates: 38°35′41″N 90°32′54″WCoordinates: 38°35′41″N 90°32′54″W | |
Country | ![]() |
State | ![]() |
County | St. Louis |
Incorporated | December 29, 1950[1] |
Government
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• Mayor | Tim Pogue |
Area | |
• Total | 9.02 sq mi (23.35 km2) |
• Land | 9.02 sq mi (23.35 km2) |
• Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
Elevation
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630 ft (192 m) |
Population | |
• Total | 30,404 |
• Estimate
(2018)[4]
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30,188 |
• Density | 3,347.12/sq mi (1,292.39/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
FIPS code | 29-03160[5] |
GNIS feature ID | 0755721[6] |
Website | ballwin.mo.us |
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