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

Rusk County Agriculture

Photographed by James Hulse, March 17, 2025

1. Rusk County Agriculture Marker

Inscription. In the early years of Texas Statehood Rusk County was home to a number of large plantations. By the end of the Civil War many of the plantations were gone, and small farms replaced larger operations. Crops included cotton, sugar cane, grains, and many vegetables and fruits. In the early 1900s lumber became a major product of the county. Cattle production increased considerably through the 20th century, though the number of farms decreased. Recent years in Rusk County have seen a shift in focus away from agriculture toward oil and mining interests. Texas Sesquicentennial 1836-1986

Erected 1986 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 11055.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Industry & Commerce.

Location. 32° 9.528′ N, 94° 47.702′ 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: Oil Industry (here, next to this marker); Arnold Outhouse (a few steps from this marker); Susan Weaver (a few steps from this marker); T.J. Walling Log Cabin (a few steps

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from this marker); The Railroad in Rusk County (within shouting distance of this marker); The Train at Lake Forest Park (within shouting distance of this marker); The Henderson Depot (within shouting distance of this marker); East Texas Musical Convention (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Henderson.

The Rusk County Agriculture Marker at the barn image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, March 17, 2025

2. The Rusk County Agriculture Marker at the barn

Photographed by James Hulse, March 17, 2025

3. Rusk County Agriculture Marker

Close up of some Rusk County agriculture equipment image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, March 17, 2025

4. Close up of some Rusk County agriculture equipment

Credits. This page was last revised on March 28, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 27, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 204 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 27, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 4. submitted on March 28, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.