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America/Chicago |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-6 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC-5 |
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America/Denver |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-7 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC-6 |
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.
McDermitt is a unique small border town located in the northern part of Nevada, USA, on the border with Oregon, straddling the border between the two states. It is dominated by a Native American community and is part of the traditional territory of the Western Shoshone and Northern Paiute nations. The economy is based on agriculture, livestock, and small retail businesses, and the surrounding desert and mountainous landscape is mostly sparsely populated, with a 2020 count of only about 500 people. With a rich history as a military post and trading post, McDermitt is now characterized by a peaceful rural atmosphere and First Nations culture that attracts a handful of tourists to explore its natural beauty and frontier flair.