Cities & Towns in Rusk County, TX

Rusk County, county in Texas, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 54,324 inhabitants. The county was created 181 years ago in 1843. Its county seat is Henderson.

There are 1 city/town in Rusk County, TX. The largest city of Rusk County is Tatum with a population of 1,417.

Tatum
Tatum

Tatum, City in Rusk County, Texas, United States

Rusk County is located in east Texas along the border with Louisiana. The county was formed in 1843 and named after Thomas Jefferson Rusk, an early political leader in the Republic of Texas. Here are some of the notable cities and towns in Rusk County:

Henderson

Henderson is the county seat and largest city in Rusk County. It was laid out in 1847 and became a trade center for the area. Henderson has many historic buildings and homes like the 1855 Overstreet-Gordon House museum. The city hosts events like the East Texas Yamboree, a festival with parades, live music, and carnival rides. Henderson is also home to several manufacturing and oil and gas companies.

Mount Enterprise

Mount Enterprise was established in 1849 and is one of the oldest towns in the county. It was named after a nearby knoll called Mount Enterprise. Points of interest include the Rusk County Heritage Museum which displays pioneer artifacts and historic buildings. Mount Enterprise hosts an annual sponsorship celebration each May.

New London

New London was settled in the 1850s by a group from London, England. The town is home to the historic New London Museum which contains artifacts from the oil boom era. Each spring, New London holds a popular Wildflower Trails event where visitors can view colorful wildflower blooms in the area.

Laneville

Laneville is an unincorporated community founded around a school of the same name in 1854. Residents often gather at historic churches, cemeteries, and community centers scattered throughout the countryside near Laneville.

Laird Hill

Laird Hill is an unincorporated area along Highway 84 known for its antique shops and casual eateries. It was likely named after Scottish forebears with the surname Laird who settled the area.

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All Rusk County Cities (Aphebetical)

List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Rusk County.

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Tatum City in Rusk County, Texas, United States 1,417
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