Rusk County Map, Texas, USA

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Map of Rusk County - Rusk County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. Rusk County Map showing cities, highways, important places and water bodies. Get Where is Rusk County located in the map, major cities in Rusk county, population, areas, and places of interest.

Map of Rusk County, Texas

Map of Rusk County, Texas

Rusk County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. It's county seat is Henderson. As per 2020 census, the population of Rusk County is 52743 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 924 sq mi (2,393 km2). Rusk County was established on 1843.

Facts about Rusk County, Texas

CountryUnited States
StateTexas
RegionEast Texas / Piney Woods
County SeatHenderson
Named AfterThomas Jefferson Rusk, Texas statesman and military leader
Established1843
Organized1843
Coordinates32.1210° N, 94.7610° W
Total Area938 sq mi
Land Area924 sq mi
Water Area14 sq mi
Population (2020)52,214
Population RankMid-sized county in East Texas
Major CityHenderson
Main IndustriesOil & Gas, Forestry, Manufacturing, Healthcare
Major AirportHenderson Municipal Airport (local)
Time ZoneCentral Time (UTC−06:00)
Known ForTexas State Railroad, East Texas Oil Field history, Piney Woods forests
Websitehttps://www.co.rusk.tx.us

Top Attractions in Rusk County, Texas

  • Texas State Railroad (Rusk Depot) – Historic train rides.
  • Depot Museum (Henderson) – Local rail history exhibits.
  • Downtown Henderson – Shops, cafés, and historic charm.
  • Rusk County Courthouse – Landmark historic courthouse.
  • Lake Striker – Fishing, boating, and lakeside recreation.
  • Gaston Museum – Oil boom history and exhibits.
  • Henderson Civic Theatre – Community performances and events.
  • London Museum (New London) – School explosion memorial museum.
  • Yates Park – Green space and walking paths.
  • Local Pine Forest Drives – Scenic East Texas countryside.

Cities & Towns in Rusk County, Texas

Henderson, Kilgore (partly), Overton, Tatum (partly), Mount Enterprise, New London, Reklaw (partly), Laneville, Kearney, Mount Calm