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America/Chicago |
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UTC-6 |
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UTC-5 |
Time Zone |
America/Chicago |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-6 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC-5 |
Ruby is a small incorporated town in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States, located about 60 miles northeast of the state capital of Baton Rouge and adjacent to the Mississippi border, and characterized by a quiet rural atmosphere and a deep community culture. Sparsely populated, with fewer than 500 people according to the most recent census, the town dates back to the late 1800s and, with its early rise to an agricultural economy (e.g., cotton and soybean farming), still retains the rustic look of a traditional Southern town. The town's landmarks include a century-old community church and several Victorian-style homes, and the annual fall "Ruby Family Day," which blends elements of local Cajun and Creole culture, has become a shared memory for the surrounding residents. Despite its small size, Ruby epitomizes the serenity of the American countryside with its simple folk and distinctive Louisiana southern flavor.
Baseline is a small unincorporated community in Pulaski County, Arkansas, United States, located in the central part of the state about 16 kilometers north of the state capital, Little Rock. As part of the Little Rock metropolitan area, Baseline is characterized by a quiet suburban and conveniently located transportation district, with residential neighborhoods, small commercial areas, and some agricultural land scattered around the area. The community's name may be derived from the baseline survey in early planning, dating back to the railroad development of the late 1800s. With a slow pace of life and a beautiful natural environment for residents seeking a quieter life, as well as access to urban amenities due to its proximity to Little Rock, the local area is one of the quintessential satellite communities in Central Arkansas.