Ruggles, Ohio

Ruggles is an unincorporated community in Ashland County, in the U.S. state of Ohio.

History

A former variant name was Ruggles Center.[1] The name most likely is ultimately derived from Almon Ruggles, a pioneer settler.[2] A post office was established at Ruggles in 1828, and remained in operation until 1904.[3]

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References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Ruggles, Ohio
  2. Knapp, Horace S. (1863). A History of the Pioneer and Modern Times of Ashland County: From the Earliest to the Present Date. J.B. Lippincott & Company. p. 538.
  3. "Ashland County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 27 December 2015.

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