Ruby, Louisiana Explained

Official Name:Ruby, Louisiana
Pushpin Map:Louisiana#USA
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Louisiana
Subdivision Type2:Parish
Subdivision Name2:Rapides
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:98
Coordinates:31.1894°N -92.2486°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:71365
Area Code:318
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:538760

Ruby is an unincorporated community in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is a populated place located within the Parish Governing Authority District C.[1] The community is located on Louisiana Highway 454, southeast of Alexandria. Ruby had a post office from April 18, 1900, until October 8, 2011; it still has its own ZIP code, 71365.[2] [3] The elevation of Ruby is 98 feet. Rapides Parish is in the Central Time Zone (UTC -6 hours).[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ruby Populated Place Profile / Rapides Parish, Louisiana Data. 2021-06-14. louisiana.hometownlocator.com. en.
  2. Web site: USPS - Look Up a ZIP Code. May 23, 2015. United States Postal Service.
  3. Web site: Postmaster Finder - Post Offices by ZIP Code. United States Postal Service. May 23, 2015.
  4. Web site: Ruby Populated Place Profile / Rapides Parish, Louisiana Data. 2021-06-14. louisiana.hometownlocator.com. en.