The City of Rusk, TX
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The city of Rusk is located in the state of Texas in Cherokee County and has a population of 5,295 as reported by the census of 2010. The largest nearby city to Rusk is Lufkin, approximately 36 miles from the city center.There are several family restaurants in or near Rusk, including Adolfo's Pizza, Dairy Queen South Jackson, Dairy Queen Red Top, City Donut and Chili's Grill & Bar. For a larger selection of Rusk restaurants select our Restaurants tab above. Visitors and residents can enjoy nearby Rusk Golf Courses, Museums and/or Zoos, including the Birmingham Forest Lake & Golf Club, Caddoan Mounds State Historic Site, Ellen Trout Zoo and Woodland Hills Golf Course. For a more complete list of attractions in or around the city of Rusk please click on the Attractions tab above. The following airport is located in or near Rusk:
- Nacogdoches A L Mangham Jr. Regional Airport (OCH)
Rusk, Texas Climate and Weather
Current Weather in Rusk
In the month of December, Rusk experiences an average high temperature of 58 degrees Fahrenheit. Low temperaturs in December are usually about 40 degrees with an average rainfall of 4.53 inches. The seasonal climate varies in Rusk with daytime temperatures averaging 91 degrees in the summer, and 58 degrees in the winter months. Visitors can also expect Rusk to receive an average of 4.19 inches of rainfall per/month during winter months and 3.11 inches of rainfall per/month in the summer months. The temperature has been known to get as high as 110 degrees in the summer and as low as 0 degrees in the winter so visitors planning a vacation to Rusk should check the weather forecast to determine proper attire prior to departure. Spring and Fall bring average daytime temperatures of 76 degrees, and nighttime lows of 56.
Rusk, Texas Attractions
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Birmingham Forest Lake & Golf Club - Rusk, The Birmingham Forest Lake & Golf Club is a 9 hole public golf course in Cherokee County Texas. This course is located in the city of Rusk, . Tee times are accepted by calling the pro shop at 903-683-9518.
Address: Hwy 69 S, Rusk, TX 75785
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Caddoan Mounds State Historic Site - Alto, The Caddoan Mounds State Historic Site is an archaeological site in Cherokee County, Texas built by the Caddoan Mississippian culture. The site has two platform mounds and one burial mound. Archaeologists believe the site was founded in about 800 CE, with most major construction taking place between 1100 and 1300 CE. It is located 6 miles west of Alto, Texas on Texas State Highway 21 near its intersection with U.
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Ellen Trout Zoo - Lufkin, The Ellen Trout Zoo is a small zoo founded by Walter Trout in 1967 and located in Lufkin, Texas. It is owned and operated by the City of Lufkin, with Friends of Ellen Trout Zoo(3) tax exempt organization) supporting it with funding for major expansion and renovation projects in the Zoo's master plan.
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Woodland Hills Golf Course - Nacogdoches, The Woodland Hills Golf Course is an 18 hole public golf course in Nacogdoches County Texas. Built in 1971, this Nacogdoches course designed by Don January is open all year. Tee times are accepted up to 7 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 409-564-2762. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: 319 Woodland Hills Dr, Nacogdoches, TX 75964
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Rusk, Texas Restaurants
This is a list of Rusk Fast Food Restaurants with addresses and phone numbers, including Fast Foods & Carry Out, Pizza Restaurants and Chinese Restaurants. Happy Dining!
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