Historical Marker
Marion Rust (1879-1958)
Historical marker location:
Columbus, Kentucky
( Columbus-Belmont State Park, Columbus)
Red Cross agent Marion Rust came to Columbus after its destruction in 1927 by Mississippi floods. Noting river bank cave-ins, Rust directed relocation of town. Exploring area, he found remains of Confederate garrison and envisioned Civil War memorial park. With CCC camp labor, he partially restored fort area, 1934-37, providing major step in development of present state park.
Erected in 1988.