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Rusk County History

Although settlement in this area of Texas began in the early 1830s, Rusk County wasn�t organized until January 16,1843, cut from Nacogdoches County to the south. It was named after a veteran of the Texas Revolution, signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence and Texas political leader General Thomas Jefferson Rusk.
Henderson the county seat.

Rusk County Courthouse Rusk County Courthouse Rusk County Courthouse Photo courtesy Terry Jeanson

Rusk County Town List

Cities, Towns & Ghost Towns: History, attractions, landmarks, architecture, monuments, museums, cemeteries, bridges, parks, vintage & contemporary images, area destinations, hotels, and forum.County Seat - Henderson
Area Hotel - Henderson Hotels | More Hotels

Rusk County Vintage Maps

TX - Rusk County 1907 postal map

Rusk County 1907 postal map
From Texas state map #2090
Courtesy Texas General Land Office

TX Rusk County 1920s Map

Rusk County 1920s map
From Texas state map #10749
Courtesy Texas General Land Office

TX Rusk County 1940s Map

Rusk County 1940s map
From Texas state map #4335
Courtesy Texas General Land Office

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