1853 "Rusk, Texas" 3¢ #11A cover to Founder General T.J. Rusk, Washington DC

Pricing & History
  • Sold for
    Start Free Trial or Sign In to see what it's worth.
  • Sold Date
  • Source eBay
Rusk, Texas, Jan 8 bold cds ties 3¢ dull red (11A) on 1853 folded cover to General T.J. Rusk, Washington, D.C. ; file fold slightly affects stamp; still Very Fine and early Texas useThe town was established by an act of the Texas legislature on April 11, 1846. It was named after Thomas Jefferson Rusk, signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence. By 1850, Rusk reportedly had 355 residents. A post office was authorized on March 8, 1847.[Item: 030493]