Ruth, Alabama facts for kids
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Ruth, Alabama
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 Ruth, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Ruth, Alabama
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Marshall |
| Elevation | 974 ft (297 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 256 & 938 |
| GNIS feature ID | 126049 |
Ruth is a small place in Marshall County, Alabama, in the United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes or buildings that isn't officially a town or city. It doesn't have its own local government like a mayor or city council.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a place where people live, but it's not set up as a formal town or city. It's usually part of a larger county. For example, Ruth is part of Marshall County.
How are these Communities Governed?
Instead of having its own mayor or city council, an unincorporated community gets its services from the county government. This includes things like police, fire protection, and road maintenance.
History of Ruth
Ruth had a post office for a short time. It opened in 1891 and closed in 1904. This means people living there could send and receive mail directly in Ruth during those years.
