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

The Dr. I.K. Frazier Home

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, December 1, 2025

1. The Dr. I.K. Frazier Home Marker

Inscription. Typical Texas house of the 1850s, when it was built. Deeded 1873 to Dr. Frazer, who in Civil War had been in 3rd Texas Cavalry and Brigade of Gen. Joseph Hogg. For over 40 years, until his death in 1908, Dr. Frazer was a leading physician of Rusk. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1969

Erected 1969 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 6769.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1873.

Location. 31° 47.699′ N, 95° 8.645′ W. Marker is in Rusk, Texas, in Cherokee County. It is at the intersection of East 5th Street and Hall Street, on the left when traveling west on East 5th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 474 E 5th St, Rusk TX 75785, 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: Gregg Family Home (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Rusk Footbridge (approx. 0.2 miles away); The James I. Perkins Family Home (approx. ¼ mile away); Bachelor Girl's Library Club (approx. ¼ mile away); First United Methodist Church of Rusk (approx. 0.3 miles away); Old Bonner Bank Building

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(approx. 0.3 miles away); Cherokee County Courthouse (approx. 0.3 miles away); Cherokee County (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rusk.

Dr. I. K. Frazier Home and marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, December 1, 2025

2. Dr. I. K. Frazier Home and marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 4, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 3, 2025, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 55 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 3, 2025, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.