Jump to content

Ruskin, Georgia

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Ruskin is an unincorporated community in Ware County, Georgia, United States.[1] It lies between Waycross and Manor on U.S. Route 84. The community is part of the Waycross Micropolitan Statistical Area.

History

[edit]

Ruskin was established in the 1890s, and was named after John Ruskin, a Victorian art critic.[2] A post office called Ruskin was established in 1899, and remained in operation until 1932.[3]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Ruskin, Georgia
  2. ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 194. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
  3. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved May 27, 2019.