Bland Ballard (October 16, 1761 in Fredericksburg, Virginia - September 5, 1853 in Shelby County, Kentucky) was an Indian fighter and statesman. In 1779, at the age of 18, he moved to Kentucky. In 1780 he became a scout for George Rogers Clark's Ohio expedition and Wabash campaign in 1786. Ballard was involved in the battles of Fallen Timbers, 1793; Tippecanoe, 1811; and River Raisin, 1813. As a Major of Kentucky volunteers he led the expedition against the British and Indians at the River Raisin, where he was wounded and taken prisoner. He also served in the Kentucky Legislature. October 16 is the 289th day of the year (290th in leap years). ... 1761 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... Location in Virginia Coordinates: Country United States State Virginia County None–Independent city Founded 1728 Incorporated 1781 Mayor Thomas Tomzak Area    - City 27. ... September 5 is the 248th day of the year (249th in leap years). ... 1853 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... Shelby County is a county located in the state of Kentucky. ... The term statesman is a respectful term used to refer to diplomats, politicians, and other notable figures of state. ... 1779 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... Official language(s) English[1] Capital Frankfort Largest city Louisville Area  Ranked 37th  - Total 40,444 sq mi (104,749 km²)  - Width 140 miles (225 km)  - Length 379 miles (610 km)  - % water 1. ... 1780 was a leap year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... Clark as painted by Matthew Harris Jouett in 1825 George Rogers Clark (November 19, 1752 – February 13, 1818) was the preeminent American military leader on the northwestern frontier during the American Revolutionary War. ... Official language(s) None Capital Columbus Largest city Columbus Largest metro area Cleveland Area  Ranked 34th  - Total 44,825 sq mi (116,096 km²)  - Width 220 miles (355 km)  - Length 220 miles (355 km)  - % water 8. ... 1786 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... Combatants United States {See US Army section Legion of the United States 1791-1797} Blue Jackets confederacy Commanders Anthony Wayne Blue Jacket Buckongahelas Strength 3,000 1,500 Casualties 33 killed 100 wounded total: 133 40 The Battle of Fallen Timbers (August 20, 1794) was the final battle of... 1793 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... Combatants Tecumsehs confederacy United States Commanders Tenskwatawa William Henry Harrison Strength 500+ 1,000 regulars and militia Casualties 50+ killed 70+ wounded 68 killed 120 wounded The Battle of Tippecanoe was fought between United States forces led by Governor William Henry Harrison of the Indiana Territory and forces of... 1811 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... Boats on the River Raisin just downstream from Monroe, Michigan The River Raisin is a river in southeastern Michigan, United States that flows through glacial sediments into Lake Erie. ... 1813 is a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... Major is a military rank the use of which varies according to country. ... The Kentucky General Assembly is the state legislature of the U.S. state of Kentucky. ...

Ballard County, Kentucky, and Blandville, Kentucky are named in his honor. Ballard County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. ... Blandville is a city located in Ballard County, Kentucky. ...