Ruraldale, Ohio


Ruraldale is an unincorporated community in the U.S. state of Ohio. It is located in Blue Rock Township in southern Muskingum County.

History

Ruraldale was originally called Rockville, but the name was changed to Ruraldale when the town site was platted in 1854. A post office called Rural Dale was established in 1852, the name was changed to Ruraldale in 1895, and the post office closed in 1902.

Notable person

Farmer Vaughn, a catcher for the Cincinnati Reds, was born at Ruraldale in 1864.