Photograph of the Cherokee County Courthouse, in Rusk, Texas. It is made of stones, and stands three stories tall. There are trees and a bench in front of the building.

Photograph of the windows at the Cherokee County Courthouse. They are set into a three-story stone building, and there is a pot of yellow flowers in the bottom right of the photo.

Photograph of Andrew Montgomery Hancock at Eastex Farms, a pick-your-own fruit farm in Rusk, Texas. The boy is standing in the center of the photograph, holding a bucket full of blueberries. The leaves of a blueberry bush frame the sides and bottom of the photograph.

Photograph of muscadine grapes at Eastex Farms in Rusk, Texas. Bunches of grapes hang from the vine, which is receding into the background.

Photograph of muscadine grapes at Eastex Farms in Rusk, Texas. Bunches of grapes hang from the vine, which is visible in the top portion of the image.

The Rusk Footbridge is a remarkable historical landmark located in Rusk, Texas, within Cherokee County. Spanning an impressive 546 feet, it is believed to be the nation's longest footbridge. Originally constructed in 1861 to provide a means of crossing the valley during the rainy season, the bridge stands as a testament to the ingenuity and engineering prowess of its time. Today, visitors can explore this fascinating structure in Footbridge Garden Park, just two blocks east of the town square, and immerse themselves in its rich history.

This captivating photograph captures an old, faded cartoon mural from the abandoned establishment known as The Lookout at Love's Lookout in East Texas. The mural, dated back to the mid-20th century, still retains traces of its vibrant colors, offering a nostalgic glimpse into the history and charm of this once-thriving place.

This captivating photograph captures the essence of a bygone era, where an old mural portrays a family gathered around a table, savoring a meal filled with love and laughter. The weathered facade of the building bears the remnants of the word "DINER," now almost faded, hinting at its former bustling charm. As we gaze upon this scene, we are transported to a time of cherished moments and shared meals, now preserved only in faded memories and the nostalgic allure of this abandoned space.

This evocative photograph captures an old, faded mural depicting a charming cartoon family on a weathered wall. The building, adorned with overhanging tree branches, showcases an old-style window with rusty edges and tangled wires. It serves as a poignant reminder of the passage of time and the enchanting stories that once unfolded within these walls.

This mesmerizing photograph transports us to a realm of faded beauty, where an ancient mural of a whimsical cartoon family adorns a weathered wall. Amidst the overhanging branches of surrounding trees, an old-style window stands in rusty elegance, its tangled wires whispering forgotten stories. As we behold this ethereal scene, we are reminded of the enigmatic tales that once unfolded within these walls, now steeped in nostalgic charm.

Copy negative of Mr. Guinn (first row, second from the left), Mr. Hanna, D. c. Stockton, Mae Gibson (sixth from the left), Irene Price, E. B. Lewis (second from right), J. W. Chandler, Melvin Sessions (second row, third from the left), Webb Finley, Henry Guenzel (eighth from the left), Mr. Mussel, and Metz Heald standing outside the Cherokee County Courthouse.

Copy negative of the Bowling family in Gallatin. William Sanders Bowling and his mother, Mary Jane Hoover Bowling, are seated. Lula Clifton Bowling, the wife of William Sanders Bowling, is standing behind her husband and mother-in-law.

Copy negative of the Bowling family in Sacul standing in the middle of the road. One man is standing on a barrel to the left, and a wheelbarrow has been left in the road. Second to the left in a black bonnet is Mary Jane Hoover Bowling, and third from the left in front of her is Lula Clifton Bowling.

Copy negative of the Bowling family in Gallatin. William Sanders Bowling and his mother, Mary Jane Hoover Bowling, are seated. Lula Clifton Bowling, the wife of William Sanders Bowling, is standing behind her husband and mother-in-law.

Copy negative of a brass band on a wagon in Rusk.

Copy negative of a brass band on a wagon in Rusk.

Copy negative of a portrait of Cader Benjamin Powell, Sr. sitting in a lawn chair in a garden.

Copy negative of a portrait of Caleb Eldridge Dickinson.

Copy negative of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. "Bill" Tipton at their home, with the flag-covered casket of their son, Roger, who was killed in World War I. Flowers have been placed on the floor next to the casket, and a piano and stool stand against the left wall.

Copy negative of a man driving a team of cattle.

Copy negative of the Central Baptist Church building, a pentagon with a tall steeple, from a post card.

Copy negative of the Collins family standing on the side of the road in Bulah. They are, from left to right: Hez Collins, Bud Collins, Sis Connell, Liz Jones, Henry Jones, and Charlie Collins.

Copy negative of a cabin housing a cotton gin. Several men stand in the door, including Charles Wesley Meazle and H. Hancock. There is a dog in the foreground.

Copy negative of the octagonal Cove Springs Baptist Church building, which had four entrances.