Ruby, Leflore County, Mississippi facts for kids
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Ruby, Mississippi
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 Ruby, Leflore County, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
Ruby, Leflore County, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Leflore |
| Elevation | 141 ft (43 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
38952
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| Area code(s) | 662 |
| GNIS feature ID | 692191 |
Ruby is a small place in Leflore County, Mississippi, USA. It's also known by its older name, Geren. Ruby is what we call an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a city or town with its own local government.
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Discovering Ruby, Mississippi
Ruby is nestled in the heart of Mississippi. It's close to the Tallahatchie River, which is a well-known river in the state.
Where is Ruby Located?
Ruby is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km) north-northwest of a bigger city called Greenwood. It's also just 3.3 miles (5.3 km) north of Money. If you travel south-southwest, you'll find Philipp about 6.6 miles (10.6 km) away.
Ruby's Connection to Railways
Ruby is located right on the Canadian National Railway line. Railways were super important a long time ago for moving goods and people. Being on a railway meant Ruby could easily connect with other places.
A Glimpse into Ruby's Past
Ruby has a bit of history, especially when it comes to how things were delivered and sent.
The Geren Post Office
For many years, from 1901 to 1955, Ruby had a post office. But it wasn't called Ruby Post Office; it was known as the Geren post office. This is why some people still call the area Geren today! The post office helped people send and receive letters and packages.
Railway Express Agency
Before modern delivery services, there was something called the Railway Express Agency. This agency used trains to send packages and freight all across the country. Ruby had services from the Railway Express Agency until 1933. This shows how important the railway was for the community's daily life and businesses.
