Named for Thomas Jefferson Rusk
who signed the Texas Declaration
of Independence, Rusk also was
the birthplace for James Stephen
Hogg and Thomas Campbell who
were the first two Governors of
Texas to be born in the state.
who signed the Texas Declaration
of Independence, Rusk also was
the birthplace for James Stephen
Hogg and Thomas Campbell who
were the first two Governors of
Texas to be born in the state.
| The square in Rusk looks like so many others in Texas. Lined with stores and the typical courthouse in the middle of the square. Pehaps it's biggest claim to fame has to be the Texas State Railroad. Touted as the longest narrowest Park in the world (connects to Palestine) approx 30 miles away. The railroad even finds it's way on to the square...or at least the buildings |
| The terrain in Rusk is some of the nicest in East Texas. You will travel along ridges with views that open for miles and miles. Hills more hills and creek bottoms are standard topography in the area! |
| Located just inside the loop on Main street is the old Rusk College site (Butler park). One can stand at the bottom of the stairs and just imagine the thousands of students that had walked the area in years past. It also makes one realize why obesity wasn't the problem it is now! This is a great place to enjoy a picnic lunch. |
| Once again visions of the past emerge as you stand and look at the park like beauty of the Rusk Footbridge. The home to the right adjoins the park and has a most beautiful back yard with a small pond and creek running through it. |
| Just a couple of examples of fine architecture in Rusk |