Historical Marker
General Thomas J. Rusk
Historical marker location:
196 N. Lanana St., Nacogdoches, Texas
( Oak Grove Cemetery)
Marker installed: 1894
"[W side]
Patriot Soldier
[Seal of the State of Texas]
Statesman Jurist
RUSK
[N & S sides blank]
[E side]
Erected by the state of
TEXAS
To the memory of
GENERAL THOMAS J. RUSK
Who fought for her liberty at
San Jacinto
Born in South Carolina
Dec 5, 1808.
Died at Nacogdoches, Texas
July 29, 1857
He lived for Texas".