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 Gardens175-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 ParksOperated 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 DrivesMuseum houses the archives, archeology, history and artifacts of Newton County. It is also a genealogical library....
A historical marker identifies largest prisoner of war compound used for union troops west of the Mississippi. Replica of pri...
705 acres on eastern shore of B. A. Steinhagen Lake (also known as Town Bluff and Dam B Reservoir). Rest rooms with showers, ...
Cherokee County's first bank, established 1884, in 1865 building. Euclid St. and U.S. 69....
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