Ruby, South Carolina

Ruby is a town in Chesterfield County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 307 at the 2020 census.

History

Originally named "Flint Hill", Ruby was first settled in 1875. As with other nearby towns, it didn't develop until the railroad was constructed through town. The Cheraw & Lancaster Railroad arrived in 1902, and Ruby incorporated the same year.

Ruby has annual celebrations: the Jewel City Jubilee and the Fourth of July Parade and Fireworks.

Geography

Ruby is located in northern Chesterfield County. South Carolina Highway 9 passes through the town, leading east to Chesterfield, the county seat, and northwest to Mount Croghan. South Carolina Highway 109 travels west with SC 9 to Mount Croghan and goes south from Ruby to its terminus at Campbell Crossroads.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Ruby has a total area of , all land.

Demographics

As of the census