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The Ruston church was organized in 1884 by the Rev. Mr. J. A. McLees, pastor for the Vienna, Alabama and Vernon churches. The Gothic Revival style building was erected in 1923 by Mr. C. C. Davis during the pastorate of the Rev. Dr. S. E. McFadden. — — Map (db m196870) HM
In 1885, a school was established to provide Negro citizens an education in Ruston, Louisiana and was chartered in 1891. In 1892, the Ruston Normal Colored High School started. The school was destroyed by fire. In 1924-1925, it was rebuilt in the . . . — — Map (db m237163) HM
Chosen in 1889 as site for the Louisiana Chautauqua Society's Summer Program of education for teachers and culture for all. It flourished from 1891 to 1905. Many famous speakers lectured here. Forerunner of Louisiana Tech University. — — Map (db m221102) HM
Long before the white man came, Indians lived on this site, made burial mounds, searched for food, and left many artifacts for posterity. — — Map (db m195469) HM
Vicksburg, Shreveport and Pacific Railroad Company passenger and freight depot. Built in 1883 as tracks were laid from Monroe and Shreveport. It drew the population center away from Vienna resulting in the town of Ruston. — — Map (db m195934) HM
A Louisiana Methodist Historic Site. Wesley Chapel's origins began as a brush arbor meeting site. The site was established soon after circuit rider Rev. Abraham Pipes moved to the area in 1811. The first church was built in the 1840s. The first . . . — — Map (db m195485) HM
Oldest house in Ruston. Built in Vienna in 1876, dismantled, and moved to Ruston in 1884. Victorian cottage style of cypress construction. First child in Ruston born here. Also known as old Dr. Harper home and A. C. Morris house. — — Map (db m199038) HM
