Woodruff, Missouri Explained

Woodruff is an unincorporated community in Platte County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. It is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area.

History

A post office called Woodruff was established in 1891, and remained in operation until 1924.[1] The community has the name of Charles Woodruff, a personal acquaintance of a railroad employee.[2]

References

39.4439°N -94.8167°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Post Offices. Jim Forte Postal History . 9 December 2016.
  2. Web site: Platte County Place Names, 1928–1945 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160624070705/http://shsmo.org/manuscripts/ramsay/ramsay_platte.html. June 24, 2016 . live . The State Historical Society of Missouri. December 9, 2016.

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