Atterson Walden Rucker (April 3, 1847 – July 19, 1924) was an American lawyer, mining executive, and politician who served as a U.S. Representative from Colorado from 1909 to 1913.

Born in Harrodsburg, Kentucky, Rucker moved in early youth with his parents to Missouri.

He studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1868 and commenced practice in Lexington, Missouri, the following year.

He moved to Aspen, Colorado, in 1885 and became largely interested in the development of mining projects.

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