Located in the heart of East Texas, Rusk County spans roughly 622 square miles of gently rolling pine–hardwood forests and fertile bottomlands. The county seat of Henderson showcases historic brick storefronts along bustling downtown streets, while Kilgore—home of the East Texas Oil Museum—celebrates its storied oil-boom heritage. Quaint communities like Tatum, Overton, and New London offer small-town charm and easy access to I-20, placing Rusk County just 90 minutes from Dallas–Fort Worth and 75 minutes from Shreveport.
Historically anchored by timber and the “black gold” of the East Texas Oil Field, Rusk County’s economy now blends forestry, agriculture, and light manufacturing.
