Cherokee County, Texas
Rusk Real Estate and Local Guide
Rusk is a small East Texas county seat in the Piney Woods and serves as the eastern terminus of the historic Texas State Railroad. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Rusk best.
About the area
Living in Rusk, TX
Hometown of three governors, including James Stephen Hogg, the first native-born governor of Texas.
The housing market
Homes in Rusk
- About 62% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.
- Roughly 81% of housing units are single-family homes.
- The median home value is about $153,500.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Rusk home
Texas State Railroad (Rusk Depot)
Historic state railroad running about 25 miles between Rusk and Palestine
Rusk Historic Footbridge
A 546-foot wooden footbridge dating to 1861 at Footbridge Garden Park
Heritage Center of Cherokee County
Downtown museum with local history and Caddo artifacts
Jim Hogg City Park
A 178.4-acre park with a loop trail and a memorial to Governor James Stephen Hogg
Butler Park
A 12-acre park on the former site of Rusk College
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.