The City of Rusk was named for Thomas J. Rusk (right). Thomas J. Rusk is said to have held more official positions than anyone else during the days of The Texas Republic. He was a soldier, attorney, judge, statesman, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, and Major General of the Texas Republic. He practiced law in Cherokee County from 1829 to 1856. 

 

Rusk was named as the County Seat of Cherokee County by the Texas Legislature on April 11, 1846. The town's colorful past is echoed in the many historical offerings within: 

 

Texas State Railroad, featuring authentic steam engines and Victorian depots

Heritage Museum

 

Jim Hogg City Park, the birthplace of Texas' first native born Governor James Stephen Hogg

 

The Rusk Footbridge, a 560-foot walking bridge built in 1889 and open to tourists in downtown Rusk
 

 

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