Rubys Corner, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Rubys Corner, Wisconsin
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 Rubys Corner, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Rubys Corner, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Marinette |
| Elevation | 193 m (634 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1572708 |
Rubys Corner is an unincorporated community located in the town of Porterfield, Marinette County, Wisconsin, United States.
Geography
Rubys Corner is located along Wisconsin Highway 180 at the intersection of County Trunk Highway G, at an elevation of 634 feet (193 m). It stands on the right bank of the Menominee River, about 800 feet (240 m) west of the Wisconsin–Michigan state line. It is connected by road to Walsh and Loomis to the west, Marinette to the southeast, and McAllister and Wausaukee to the north. Rubys Corner has a restaurant and a gas station with a convenience store.
Name
Rubys Corner is named after William Ruby (1868–1927) and his wife Olive Ruby, née Cole (1873–1964). The Rubys operated a fox farm at the corner.
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