Ruggles is an
unincorporated community
An unincorporated area is a region that is not governed by a local municipal corporation. Widespread unincorporated communities and areas are a distinguishing feature of the United States and Canada. Most other countries of the world either have ...
in
Ashland County, in the
U.S. state
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of
Ohio
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.
History
A former variant name was Ruggles Center. The name most likely is ultimately derived from Almon Ruggles, a pioneer settler. A post office was established at Ruggles in 1828, and remained in operation until 1904.
References
Unincorporated communities in Ashland County, Ohio
1828 establishments in Ohio
Populated places established in 1828
Unincorporated communities in Ohio
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