Rugg, California facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Rugg
Former settlement
Rugg Location in California
Country	United States
State	California
County	Fresno County
Elevation	239 ft (73 m)

Rugg was once a small place where people lived in Fresno County, California. It is now known as a "former settlement," which means it's a place that used to have people living there but doesn't anymore. Rugg was located about 3 miles (5 km) east-northeast of a town called Kerman. It was also right next to the Southern Pacific Railroad tracks. The area where Rugg was located is about 239 feet (73 meters) above sea level.

Rugg: A Place in History

Rugg was an important spot because of its connection to the Southern Pacific Railroad. In the past, railroads were like the highways of today. They were super important for moving people and goods across the country. Many small towns and settlements, like Rugg, grew up along these railway lines. They served as stops for trains, places for workers to live, or spots where goods could be loaded and unloaded.

Even though Rugg is no longer a populated place, its history reminds us of how transportation, especially railroads, helped shape California and other parts of the United States. It shows how communities could appear and disappear as times and needs changed.