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

Cherokee County Courthouse

Photographed by Steve Gustafson, February 19, 2011

1. Cherokee County Courthouse Marker

Inscription. This courthouse, the fourth to serve the citizens of Cherokee County, was built in 1940-41 with the assistance of the Federal Works Progress Administration. Designed by the architectural firm of Gill & Bennett, the modern structure is built of native red and white limestone and features a central block with two-and-one-half story wings. Large windows on its two primary facades and decorative art deco grillwork are also prominent.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark-1991

Erected 1991 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 6626.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Art Deco, and the Works Progress Administration (WPA) projects series lists.

Location. 31° 47.736′ N, 95° 8.989′ W. Marker is in Rusk, Texas, in Cherokee County. It is on East 6th Street, on the left when traveling west. Located in courthouse square. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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: Cherokee County (here, next to this marker); Cherokee County Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Cherokee County C.S.A.

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Norman Law Firm (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Site of the Union Hotel/Bracken House/Acme Hotel (about 300 feet away); The Rusk Cherokeean (about 400 feet away); Bachelor Girl's Library Club (about 400 feet away); Old Bonner Bank Building (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rusk.

Cherokee County Courthouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Steve Gustafson, February 19, 2011

2. Cherokee County Courthouse

This is the north side of the courthouse. The marker can be seen beyond the flags.

Photographed by Steve Gustafson, February 19, 2011

3. Cherokee County Courthouse

This is the south side of the courthouse.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 2, 2011, by Steve Gustafson of Lufkin, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,000 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 2, 2011, by Steve Gustafson of Lufkin, Texas. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.