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

Site of the Home of Thomas J. Rusk

1803 - 1857

Photographed By Steve Gustafson, January 25, 2010

1. Site of the home of Thomas J. Rusk Marker

Inscription. Soldier - Statesman of the Republic of Texas - A hero of San Jacinto - Commander-In-Chief of the army 1836 - Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, 1839 - President of the Constitutional Convention, 1845 - United States Senator, 1846 - He called Nacogdoches his home from 1835 to 1857.

Erected 1936 by State of Texas. (Marker Number 9349.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, Texas Independence. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1836.

Location. 31° 37.108′ N, 94° 39.175′ W. Marker is in Nacogdoches, Texas, in Nacogdoches County. Marker is at the intersection of North Street and Rusk Street, on the left when traveling north on North Street. Marker is located across street from the Stephen F. Austin University Campus. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Nacogdoches TX 75961, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Old Stone Fort (approx. ¼ mile away); Stone Fort Museum (approx. ¼ mile away); Ancient Paths (approx. ¼ mile away); Karle Wilson Baker (approx. 0.3 miles away); Thomas Jefferson Rusk (approx. 0.3 miles away); Rusk Building

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(approx. 0.3 miles away); Alton W. Birdwell (approx. 0.3 miles away); The University Tradition in Nacogdoches (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nacogdoches.

Also see . . . Thomas Rusk. A short biography of Thomas Rusk. (Submitted on February 11, 2010.)

Photographed By Steve Gustafson, January 25, 2010

2. Site of the home of Thomas J. Rusk Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 4, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 2, 2010, by Steve Gustafson of Lufkin, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,049 times since then and 37 times this year. Last updated on February 1, 2024, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 2, 2010, by Steve Gustafson of Lufkin, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.