Woodruff, Kansas
Woodruff is an unincorporated community in Phillips County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the community and nearby areas was 13.[2]
Woodruff, Kansas | |
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 KDOT map of Phillips County (legend) | |
| Coordinates: 39.9927881°N 99.4264895°W[1] | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Phillips |
| Elevation | 2,001 ft (610 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 13 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-80400 |
| GNIS ID | 471768 [1] |
History
A post office was opened in Woodruff in 1885, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1956.[3]
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 13 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau defines this community as a census-designated place (CDP).
Notable people
- Harold W. Bauer, World War II flying ace, Medal of Honor
- Hollis Caswell, Educator
References
- "Woodruff, Kansas", Geographic Names Information System, United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior
- "Profile of Woodruff, Kansas (CDP) in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on March 16, 2022. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
- "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961, page 2". Kansas Historical Society. Retrieved June 22, 2014.
Further reading
External links
- Phillips County Kansas
- Phillips County maps: Current, Historic, KDOT
Municipalities and communities of Phillips County, Kansas, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Kansas highlighting Phillips County | |
| Unincorporated communities | ||
| Ghost towns | ||
| Footnotes | †This community is designated a Census-Designated Place (CDP) by the United States Census Bureau. | |
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