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.
Scenic Drive
Several 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…
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Footbridge Garden Park
Wooded setting for 546-foot footbridge, said to be nation's longest, originally built 1861 for crossing…
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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Operated by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, antique steam engines power vintage coaches 25 miles…
Learn more →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 →Bonner Bank Building
Cherokee County's first bank, established 1884, in 1865 building. Euclid St. and U.S. 69.
Learn more →Old Rusk Penitentiary Bldg.
Central administration building of present Rusk State Hospital built as main building of former Rusk…
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