Woodruff 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
Phillips County, Kansas
Phillips County (standard abbreviation: PL) is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas. As of the 2020 census, the county population was 4,981. The largest city and county seat is Phillipsburg.
History
Early history
For many millennia, ...
, United States.
As of the
2020 census, the population of the community and nearby areas was 13.
History
A post office was opened in Woodruff in 1885, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1956.
Demographics
For statistical purposes, the
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau (USCB), officially the Bureau of the Census, is a principal agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, responsible for producing data about the American people and economy. The Census Bureau is part of the ...
defines this community as a
census-designated place
A census-designated place (CDP) is a concentration of population defined by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes only.
CDPs have been used in each decennial census since 1980 as the counterparts of incorporated places, such ...
(CDP).
Notable people
*
Harold W. Bauer
Harold William "Joe" Bauer (November 20, 1908 – November 14, 1942) was a United States Marine Corps air group commander, fighter pilot and flying ace credited with destroying 11 Japanese aircraft during World War II. He was posthumously awa ...
, World War II flying ace, Medal of Honor
*
Hollis Caswell, Educator
References
Further reading
External links
Phillips County Kansas* Phillips County maps
CurrentHistoric
KDOT
Unincorporated communities in Phillips County, Kansas
Unincorporated communities in Kansas
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