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Upcoming Events in Rusk Texas


March

21 - 7 Dogwood Steam Train Excursion - Sit back and listen to the cry of the old steam engine while watching the dogwoods, redbuds, jasmine and plum trees flow magically by. Hours are 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Reservations recommended. Mar 16-19, 23-26, 30-Apr2


Address: Texas State Railroad State Park , Rusk, Texas
Ph: 800-442-8951 (Always call and confirm events)

April

8 - 9 Dogwood Steam Train Excursion - Sit back and listen to the cry of the old steam engine while watching the dogwoods, redbuds, jasmine and plum trees flow magically by. Hours are 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Reservations recommended.

Address: Texas State Railroad State Park , Rusk, Texas
Ph: 800-442-8951 (Always call and confirm events)

May

18 - 20 Annual Armed Forces Day Weekend - Event honors our military past and present. Friday is an education day for school children. Hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday.

Address: Palestine Depot , Rusk, Texas
Ph: 800-442-8951 (Always call and confirm events)

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Bonner Bank Building

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

Rusk, TX Historic Buildings

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 recommended. (In Texas call toll-free 1-800-442-8951.)

Rusk, TX Railroad History

Rusk/Palestine State Park

Each of the two units of the park offers outdoor fun and recreation, such as camping, hiking, picnicking, and pedal boating, along with watching native birds and small mammals. Rusk/

Rusk, TX State Parks

Fairchild State Forest

Rusk, TX Natural Attractions

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

Things to do near Rusk, TX

East Texas Discovery Well

In 1927, Columbus M. "Dad" Joiner believed there was oil in Rusk County. Joiner and an Oklahoma attorney and oil promoter had...

Helen Lee Estate Daffodil Gardens

Lone Star Speedway

Sat. night races feature I.M.C.A. modifieds, dirt south late models, and hot stocks. A three-eighth mile, high bank clay oval...

Martin Creek Lake Camping

At Martin Creek Lake Park the camping facilities include restrooms with showers; hike-in primitive campsites with no drinkin...

R. G. LeTourneau Museum

Houses many of famed industralist's patents and business artifacts; some of his early earth-moving equipment on display. On L...