Operated by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, antique steam engines power vintage coaches 25 miles to Palestine in the nation's longest, skinniest state park through dense East Texas forestlands. Reservations recommended. (In Texas call toll-free 1-800-442-8951.)
Rusk, TX Railroad HistorySeveral routes near Rusk offer excellent woodland scenery: U.S. 69 both north and south; also F.M. 347, F.M. 747 (neither shown on most maps) that lead north from U.S. 84
Rusk, TX Scenic DrivesCherokee County's first bank, established 1884, in 1865 building. Euclid St. and U.S. 69
Rusk, TX Historic BuildingsWooded setting for 546-foot footbridge, said to be nation's longest, originally built 1861 for crossing valley during rainy season. Two blocks east of town square.
Rusk, TX GardensUnder the direction of the Kirbyville Area Heritage Society, the museum contains artifacts, information, and history of local...
Graves date from 1837. Several interesting monuments; four signers of Texas Declaration of Independence, including Thomas J. ...
Excellent small library provides services to city and surrounding area; includes genealogy department and War of the Rebellio...
Features displays of Caddo Indian pottery, arrowheads, tools, and other memorabilia. ...