Rusk
Although only one family was living here in 1846, Rusk was chosen as the seat of Cherokee County. The town is named after Thomas Jefferson Rusk, a signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence. Rusk is also famed as the birthplace of James Stephen Hogg and Thomas Mitchell Campbell who were the first and second native-born Texans to serve as governor.
Texas State Railroad
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…
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Jim Hogg Historic Park
175-acre scenic forest area of lofty pines. Dedicated as memorial to Governor Hogg, attractions include…
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Course Access: PublicHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes
Learn more →Old Rusk Penitentiary Bldg.
Central administration building of present Rusk State Hospital built as main building of former Rusk…
Learn more →Bonner Bank Building
Cherokee County's first bank, established 1884, in 1865 building. Euclid St. and U.S. 69.
Learn more →Footbridge Garden Park
Wooded setting for 546-foot footbridge, said to be nation's longest, originally built 1861 for crossing…
Learn more →Scenic Drive
Several routes near Rusk offer excellent woodland scenery: U.S. 69 both north and south; also…
Learn more →Rusk/Palestine State Park
Each of the two units of the park offers outdoor fun and recreation, such as…
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