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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.
Linthicum is an unincorporated community in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States, located approximately 8 kilometers south of Baltimore City. Named after the Linthicum family, an 18th-century landowner, the area is adjacent to the Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) and is an important transportation and commercial hub around the airport.
Linthicum is located in the heart of Maryland, with easy access to Baltimore and Washington, D.C. via I-695 and I-97. The community is served by a light rail station with direct access to downtown Baltimore and the airport terminal. Its close proximity to BWI Airport has attracted many logistics companies, hotels and convention centers to the area.
Linthicum is known for its peaceful suburban setting with several public schools, parks and medical facilities such as St. Agnes Hospital. The community retains some of its historic buildings, such as the 19th-century St. John's Episcopal Church, and boasts a large shopping and dining district that combines residential convenience with historic ambiance.
In addition to aviation-related industries, Linthicum is a neighboring community to Fort Meade, the headquarters of the National Security Agency (NSA), where many government employees reside. Defense contractors such as Northrop Grumman have offices here, creating an employment ecosystem centered on aviation, defense and technology.