Ruskin, Georgia

Unincorporated community in Georgia, US

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

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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

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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.

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Municipalities and communities of Ware County, Georgia, United States

County seat: Waycross

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* Waycross‡

Map of Georgia highlighting Ware County

CDPs|

* Deenwood
* Dixie Union
* Manor
* Millwood
* Sunnyside
* Waresboro

Other unincorporated
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* Beach
* Bickley
* Bolen
* Fairfax
* Ruskin

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‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties

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