Woodruff, Arizona facts for kids
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Woodruff, Arizona
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Location of Woodruff in Navajo County, Arizona.
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 Woodruff, Arizona
Location in Arizona
Woodruff, Arizona
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona |
| County | Navajo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.78 sq mi (14.98 km2) |
| • Land | 5.77 sq mi (14.94 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,151 ft (1,570 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 191 |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| ZIP code |
85942
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| Area code(s) | 928 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2582910 |
Woodruff is a small community located in Navajo County, Arizona, United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it does not have its own local government like a city or town. Woodruff is about 10.5 miles (17 kilometers) southeast of a larger town called Holbrook. It has its own post office with the ZIP code 85942.
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History of Woodruff
How Woodruff Started
Woodruff was first settled in 1876. A group of people from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints started the community. Their leader was Nathan Tenney. His son, Ammon M. Tenney, was also part of this group.
Naming the Community
When it was first settled, the community was called Tenney's Settlement, named after Nathan Tenney. In 1878, Lorenzo H. Hatch became the new leader of the local church group. At that time, the community's name was changed to Woodruff. It was named after Wilford Woodruff, an important leader in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
People in Woodruff
Population Facts
According to a count taken in 2010, there were 191 people living in Woodruff. These people lived in 65 different households. Out of these, 49 were families.
Education in Woodruff
Local Schools
Students in Woodruff attend schools that are part of the Holbrook Unified School District. The main high school for students in this area is Holbrook High School.
See also
In Spanish: Woodruff (Arizona) para niños
