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Rusk, Indiana

Coordinates: 38°33′26″N 86°45′25″W / 38.55722°N 86.75694°W / 38.55722; -86.75694
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Rusk is an unincorporated community in Martin County, Indiana, in the United States.[1]

History

The first settlement at Rusk was made in 1836.[2] A post office was established at Rusk in 1892, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1954.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Rusk, Indiana
  2. ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 288. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. This village was settled in 1836.
  3. ^ "Martin County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 2 February 2015.

38°33′26″N 86°45′25″W / 38.55722°N 86.75694°W / 38.55722; -86.75694