Ruston, County seat in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana
Ruston sits at an elevation of 102 meters in northern Louisiana, featuring numerous municipal buildings and maintained streets across its 18 square miles.
Robert Edwin Russ donated land to establish the city in 1885, during a period when the Vicksburg, Shreveport, and Pacific Railroad expanded through the region.
The Peach Festival, established in the 1950s, brings together local residents and visitors to celebrate the agricultural traditions of Lincoln Parish.
Louisiana Tech University maintains extensive facilities throughout the city, providing educational resources and contributing to local economic development.
The Lincoln Parish School System operates multiple educational institutions within city limits, serving students from elementary through high school levels.
Location: Lincoln Parish
Inception: 1885
Elevation above the sea: 102 m
Website: http://ruston.org
GPS coordinates: 32.52875,-92.63869
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:31
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