Rusk County Map, Texas

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Rusk County, Texas

Rusk County sits deep in the Piney Woods of East Texas. It’s where history and nature collide. The county seat, Henderson, is a fun small town with a big personality.
Rusk County played a pivotal role in the Texas oil boom of the 1930s. You can still see old pumpjacks across the landscape. Fishing is big here. Lake Striker is a favorite spot for anglers chasing bass and catfish.
The county is named after Thomas Jefferson Rusk, a hero of the Texas Revolution. Fall is beautiful in Rusk County. The pine forests explode with color. It’s a photographer’s dream. Visitors love exploring the county’s old cemeteries and historic sites.
Category | Details |
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County Name | Rusk County |
County Seat | Henderson |
Population | Approximately 54,000 |
Cities, Towns, and Communities | Henderson, Kilgore, Mount Enterprise, Overton, New London |
Interstates and Highways | U.S. Highway 259, U.S. Highway 79, State Highway 42, State Highway 64 |
FIPS Code | 48-401 |
Total Area (Land and Water) | 938 square miles (924 sq mi land, 14 sq mi water) |
Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Smith County (Northwest), Gregg County (North), Harrison County (Northeast), Panola County (East), Shelby County (Southeast), Nacogdoches County (South), Cherokee County (Southwest) |
Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CST) |
State | Texas |
Coordinates | 31°20’N, 93°50’W |
Etymology | Named after Thomas Jefferson Rusk, a Texas Revolution general and senator |
Major Landmarks | Texas State Railroad, Depot Museum, Gaston Museum, Martin Creek Lake State Park |
Website | Rusk County Website |
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