Rusk, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Rusk, Indiana
Pushpin Map:USA Indiana Martin County
Pushpin Label:Rusk
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Martin County
Mapsize:120px
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Martin
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Lost River
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Coordinates:38.5572°N -86.7569°W
Elevation Ft:656
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:47581
Area Code:812, 930
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:451410

Rusk is an unincorporated community in Lost River Township, Martin County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

History

Rusk was first settled in 1836, and was likely named after Jeremiah M. Rusk, a former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture.[1] A post office was established at Rusk in 1892, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1954.[2]

The community was struck by an EF2 tornado on June 25, 2023. One person was killed, and another was injured when a two-story cabin was destroyed.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Baker, Ronald L.. From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. registration. October 1995. Indiana University Press. 978-0-253-32866-3. 288. This village was settled in 1836...for Jeremiah McLain Rusk, congressman and U.S. secretary of agriculture..
  2. Web site: Martin County . Jim Forte Postal History . 2 February 2015.
  3. National Weather Service Forecast Office in Indianapolis, Indiana. Iowa Environmental Mesonet. June 26, 2023. June 26, 2023. NWS Damage Survey for 06/25/23 Tornado Event Martin and Dubois.