Marker Inscription
In the early years of Texas statehood Rusk County was home to a number of large plantations. By the end of the Civil War many of the plantations were gone, and small farms replaced larger operations. Crops included cotton, sugar cane, grains, and many vegetables and fruits. In the early 1900s lumber became a major product of the county. Cattle production increased considerably through the 20th century, though the number of farms decreased. Recent years in Rusk County have seen a shift in focus away from agriculture toward oil and mining interests. Texas Sesquicentennial 1836-1986
About this site
Rusk County Agriculture is a historical marker in Henderson, Rusk County, dedicated in 1986. It is one of 72 historical markers documented in Rusk County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 184 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 32.1588, -94.7951 near Henderson. The nearest cataloged historic site is East Texas Musical Convention (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Trammell, Mattie, Henderson Depot, and Arnold Outhouse.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5401011055. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
