Confederate Gun Factory
Built in 1862 by John L. Whitescarver, William H. Campbell and Benjamin F. Campbell. When unable to secure materials and tools for the manufacture of rifles, Colt-model pistols were made. A number of Negroes were employed.
31.7964° N, 95.1568° W
Where to Find It
.25 miles west of courthouse on 6th (US 84)
Nearby Markers
- 0.1 mi SW Site of Rusk Public School No. 2 for African Americans Rusk
- 0.3 mi SE Site of Sam Houston Speeches Rusk
- 0.3 mi SE First Baptist Church of Rusk Rusk
- 0.3 mi SE First Baptist Church of Rusk Rusk
- 0.4 mi E Site of the Union Hotel/Bracken House/Acme Hotel Rusk
- 0.4 mi E The Rusk Cherokeean Rusk