Struggle for Railway in 1870s Sparks Iron Horse Saga
The article traces Rusk Texas efforts from 1870s railway dreams through the East Texas State Penitentiary era to the 1970s revival plans. It notes leaders like Dr. C G Young, the prison’s role in iron ore manufacture, the Cherokee County push for a state rail link to Palestine, and a pivotal 1970 Cherokee County push for recreational use of the track culminating in renewed railroad interest.
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Rusk
Iron
Texas State Railroad
Palestine
C.G. Young
Jacksonville
East Texas State Penitentiary
Austin
State of
Texas
Nature
Leon I. Edwards
Rusk Chamber of Commerce
Cherokee and Southwestern Tourist Railroad
Iron Horse
Cherokee County
Jack Stone
Wells
Parks and Wildlife Department
Wilson
Stone
Emmett H. Whitehead
Park Dedication Set for Rusk City Park on Friday
First Lady Mrs. Janey Briscoe will christen Engine 200 at the noon dedication of Rusk City Park and Texas State Railroad in Rusk Texas. Governor Dolph Briscoe will arrive by helicopter with events beginning at 11 a.m. including a park tour and barbecue lunch.
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Texas
Janey Briscoe
Rusk City Park
Texas State Railroad
Gov. and
Dolph Briscoe
Briscoe
Dan McBride and Sons
Jacksonville
Emmett Whitehead
Wilford Hall
USAF
Lackland Air Force Base
Rusk High School
Carla Matthews
Jan Pate
Lee Spivey
Don Kléppe
Rusk Church of Christ
Rusk
Morris Hassell
Palestine
Mary Buchanan
Rusk City
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Round Town With Mrs Roundabout Bicentennial salute to Rusk City Park
The Cherokeean praises community effort behind the Rusk City Park opening and Texas State Railroad Bicentennial events. Staff thanks contributors for historical photos and support while acknowledging possible errors. The edition promises nostalgia features and a look to the past.
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Rusk City Park
Rusk
Texas State Railroad
Rusk City Council Delays Chief Selection Still Open
The council accepted Police Chief Alan Hughes resignation set for June 15 and continued accepting applications for the post. Mayor Hassell noted five to eight applications, with some from city employees. They also reviewed park opening plans and discussed curb and gutter relief requests from Robert and Claude Jones.
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Alan Hughes
Rusk
Morris W. Hassell
Rusk City Park
Hassell
Dolph Briscoe
Robert Jones
Claude Jones
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Maydelle
Charles Wilson
Rayford Price
Fred Head
W.C. Richards
Moore Decker
Wayne Sellers
Texas State Railroad Board of Managers
Texas Tourist Council
East Texas Chamber of Commerce
Texas Historical Foundation
Ding
State Railroad
Parks and Wildlife
Rep. Whitehead
Bill Clayton
Texas House of Representatives
Mrs. Dolph Briscoe
Town
Mrs. Roundabout
Welcome
Attorney General's Office
Action Roofing Co
Wisenbaker, Fix and Associates
Council
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