Rusk in Cherokee County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Site of Rusk College
Erected 1992 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 6927.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1894.
Location. 31° 47.267′ N, 95° 9.023′ W. Marker is in Rusk, Texas, in Cherokee County. Marker is on South Main Street, 0.1 miles north of Old Salem Road, on the left when traveling north. The marker is located at the entrance to the Butler Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 594 South Main Street, Rusk TX 75785, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Cedar Hill Cemetery (approx. 0.2 miles away); Confederate Training Camp (approx. 0.4 miles away); First Presbyterian Church of Rusk (approx. 0.4 miles away); First United Methodist Church of Rusk (approx. 0.4 miles away); Old College Bell (approx. 0.4 miles away); Old Bonner Bank Building (approx. half a mile away); Site of Sam Houston Speeches (approx. half a mile away); Norman Law Firm (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rusk.
Also see . . . East Texas Baptist Institute. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) (Submitted on September 5, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Credits. This page was last revised on September 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 4, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 125 times since then and 55 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 5, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.