Ruff, Washington

Ruff is an unincorporated community in Grant County, in the U.S. state of Washington.[1]

History

Ruff was platted in 1910 when the railroad was extended to that point.[2] The community was named in honor of Godfried Ruff, a German settler.[2][3] A post office was established at Ruff in 1911, and remained in operation until 1954.[4]

References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Ruff, Washington
  2. Yost, Richar H. N. (Sep 8, 1971). "Few remain at Ruff". Spokane Daily Chronicle. pp. A3. Retrieved 28 October 2015.
  3. Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 250.
  4. "Grant County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 28 October 2015.



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