John T. Woodruff

John T. Woodruff
Born
John Thomas Woodruff

(1868-01-06)January 6, 1868
Franklin County, Missouri, U.S.
Died1949 (1950)
Springfield, Missouri, U.S.
Resting placeHazelwood Cemetery
OccupationBusiness magnate

John T. Woodruff (January 6, 1868 – January, 1949) was an American lawyer, developer, and civic leader whose vision and advocacy shaped the modern identity of Springfield, Missouri. Between the 1900s and 1940s, Woodruff was instrumental in securing major transportation routes for the city, state, and county.

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