Ruby, Louisiana facts for kids
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Ruby, Louisiana
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 Ruby, Louisiana
Location in Louisiana
Ruby, Louisiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Rapides |
| Elevation | 98 ft (30 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
71365
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| Area code(s) | 318 |
| GNIS feature ID | 538760 |
Ruby is a small, unincorporated community located in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, in the United States. An "unincorporated community" means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own separate local government like a city or town. Instead, it's governed by the larger Rapides Parish.
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Where is Ruby Located?
Ruby is found in the central part of Louisiana. It is about 14.3 miles (or 23 kilometers) southeast of a bigger city called Alexandria. The community is easy to reach because it's located right on Louisiana Highway 454.
Ruby's Post Office and ZIP Code
Ruby used to have its very own post office. This post office opened on April 18, 1900. It served the community for over a hundred years! However, it closed down on October 8, 2011. Even though the post office is gone, Ruby still has its own special ZIP code, which is 71365. This code helps mail get to the right place.
How High is Ruby?
The land in Ruby is not very high above sea level. Its elevation is about 98 feet (or 30 meters). This means it's relatively flat compared to places with mountains or hills.
What Time Zone is Ruby In?
Ruby is located in the Central Time Zone. This means that during most of the year, the time in Ruby is 6 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC-6). During the summer months, like many places, Ruby observes Daylight Saving Time. This is called Central Daylight Time (CDT), and then it's 5 hours behind UTC (UTC-5).
