Rusk, Indiana

Rusk is an unincorporated community in Lost [River Township, Martin County, Indiana|Lost River Township], Martin County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

History

Rusk was first settled in 1836, and was likely named after Jeremiah M. Rusk, a former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture. A post office was established at Rusk in 1892, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1954.
The community was struck by an EF2 tornado on List of [United States tornadoes in June 2023#June 25 event|June 25, 2023]. One person was killed, and another was injured when a two-story cabin was destroyed.