Woodruff is an

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in Platte County, in the U.S. state of

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. It is part of the

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History

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

References

Unincorporated communities in Platte County, Missouri Unincorporated communities in Missouri {{PlatteCountyMO-geo-stub