Henderson in Rusk County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

The Railroad in Rusk County

Photographed by James Hulse, March 17, 2025

1. The Railroad in Rusk County Marker

Inscription. Although plans for a rail line were made as early as 1852, railroad tracks were not laid in this area until after the end of the Civil War. Overton (14 mi. NW) became the center of Rusk County railroading after the International & Great Northern Line came through in the 1870s. The Henderson-Overton Branch Railroad was completed in 1877. Several small lines were begun in the county during the early 1900s but were abandoned by the end of the 1920s. Passenger service declined through-out Texas after World War II, but rail freight continues to be an important business in Rusk County. Texas Sesquicentennial 1836-1986

Erected 1986 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 11054.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1852.

Location. 32° 9.546′ N, 94° 47.708′ W. Marker is in Henderson, Texas, in Rusk County. It is at the intersection of North High Street and Waskom St on North High Street. The marker is located on the grounds of the Depot Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 514 N High St, Henderson TX 75652, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

and in the Piney Woods.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Arnold Outhouse (a few steps from this marker); T.J. Walling Log Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); Rusk County Agriculture (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Oil Industry (within shouting distance of this marker); The Henderson Depot (within shouting distance of this marker); Susan Weaver (within shouting distance of this marker); The Train at Lake Forest Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Mattie Trammell Schoolhouse (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Henderson.

Photographed by James Hulse, March 17, 2025

2. The Railroad in Rusk County Marker

The view of the Railroad in Rusk County Marker in the Depot Museum image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, March 17, 2025

3. The view of the Railroad in Rusk County Marker in the Depot Museum

Credits. This page was last revised on March 27, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 27, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 266 times since then and 74 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 27, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.