The Ball Ground Historic District has been listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The district was listed in the National Register as significant for its representative collection of the types of commercial buildings commonly found in small Georgia towns, as well as its good examples of residential types and styles. The district is centered on Old Canton Road and Gilmer Ferry Road (Georgia 372), extending in four directions from that intersection. Most of the commercial buildings are located in a central three-block area along Gilmer Ferry Road, and date primarily from the 1900s to the 1930s. The Ball Ground Historic District joins the Alfred W. Roberts House in the National Register. The Alfred W. Roberts House, listed in the National Register in 1985, is one of Ball Ground’s largest houses, reflecting elements of several styles as its locally prominent owners expanded it over time.
The National Register of Historic Places is America’s official list of historic buildings, structures, sites, objects, and districts worthy of preservation. The National Register provides formal recognition of a property’s architectural, historical or archaeological significance. It also identifies historic properties for planning purposes and insures that these properties will be considered in the planning of state or federally assisted projects. National Register listing encourages preservation of historic properties through public awareness, federal and state tax incentives, and grants.
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