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Rusk County

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A place to slow down.

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

Joinerville

Joinerville, located on Texas 64, approximately six miles west of Henderson, is home to the East Texas Oil Field's Discovery Well, once the largest oil field in the world. Joinerville…

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Cities

Cities in Rusk County

Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

New London

In 1855 with the westward expansion, a post office called London was established and served…

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Henderson

Henderson was designated the seat of Rusk County in 1843 and enjoyed rapid growth during…

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

Tatum

Tatum was established in 1885 when the Santa Fe Railroad was built through the town.…

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Annual Heritage Syrup Festival
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