Texas State Railroad

Admission: Fee for train ride
Hours: Hours Open: Weekends Mar. - May ; Thurs. - Sun thru Aug. 1 & wkends thru Oct.
Phone: 903-683-2561
Our Website: www.tpwd.state.tx.us/park/railroad/railroad.ht

Come visit us in Rusk, Texas

Footbridge Garden Park

Wooded 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 Gardens

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 History

Bonner Bank Building

Cherokee County's first bank, established 1884, in 1865 building. Euclid St. and U.S. 69

Rusk, TX Historic Buildings

Old Rusk Penitentiary Bldg.

Central administration building of present Rusk State Hospital built as main building of former Rusk State Prison, 1878. Iron structures, including dome of State Capitol, fabricated here by prisoners. Ave. A and U.S. 69. Historical marker gives details.

Rusk, TX Historic Markers

Jim Hogg Historic Park

175-acre scenic forest area of lofty pines. Dedicated as memorial to Governor Hogg, attractions include restored birthplace, picnic areas, museum and family cemetery. Two mi. northeast off U.S. 84.

Rusk, TX Historic Parks

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Texas State Railroad

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Footbridge Garden Park

Texas State Railroad

Bonner Bank Building

Old Rusk Penitentiary Bldg.

Jim Hogg Historic Park

Things to do Railroad History near Rusk, TX

Texas State Railroad

Jay Gould Private Railroad Car