Ruston, Louisiana

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Ruston
Ville de Ruston de Louisiane
City
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Ruston City Hall
Nickname(s): 
Louisiana's College Town; The Peach City; Rus Vegas
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Location of Ruston in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana.
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Ruston
Coordinates: 32°31′47″N92°38′26″W / 32.52972°N 92.64056°W / 32.52972; -92.64056
CountryFlag of the United States.svg  United States
StateFlag of Louisiana.svg  Louisiana
Parish Lincoln
Incorporated1885(139 years ago) (1885)
Named for Robert Edwin Russ
Government
 • Type Mayor-Council
 • MayorRonny Walker (R)
Area
[1]
 • Total21.26 sq mi (55.05 km2)
 • Land21.19 sq mi (54.88 km2)
 • Water0.07 sq mi (0.18 km2)
Elevation
331 ft (101 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total22,166
 • Density1,046.16/sq mi (403.92/km2)
 •  μSA (2016)
47,745 (US: 229th)
 •  CSA (2016)
253,286 (US: 117th)
Demonym(s) Rustonian, Rustonite
Time zone UTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
71270, 71272, 71273
Area code 318
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Airport Ruston Regional Airport
Website ruston.org

Ruston is a small city in and the parish seat of Lincoln Parish, Louisiana, United States. [2] The 2020 population was 22,166. [3] Ruston is near the eastern border of the Ark-La-Tex region and is the home of Louisiana Tech University. Ruston is the principal city of the Ruston micropolitan statistical area, which includes all of Lincoln Parish.

Contents

History

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Ruston in 1935

During the Reconstruction Era following the Civil War, word soon reached the young parish near what is now Ruston, that the Vicksburg, Shreveport, and Pacific Railroad would begin to run across north Louisiana, linking the Deep South with the West (the current operator is Canadian Pacific Kansas City). Robert Edwin Russ, the Lincoln Parish sheriff from 1877–1880, donated 640 acres (2.6 km2) to the town and the area was eventually known as Ruston in his honor. [4]

In 1883, commercial and residential lots were created and sold for $375 apiece; and soon the sawing of lumber and clacking of hammers could be heard throughout the area.

Vienna was the parish seat of Lincoln Parish from its creation in 1873 until 1884, when a parish-wide vote moved it to the new town of Ruston. [5] [6] [7] [8]

As the town began to take shape, new churches, businesses, civic organizations and schools were being established. Cotton farming fueled the economy. In 1900 a second railroad, running north and south, was built through Ruston (the operator before the tracks were removed was Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad). This brought even more business and industry to the area and the population continued to provide a foundation for the local economy. By the time the U.S. entered World War I in 1917, Ruston was established as a center for learning, a place of civic pride, and as an area of economic prosperity throughout the region.[ citation needed ]

In 1938 Ruston received national attention when an African-American teenager named R.C. Williams was lynched in one of the most brutal attacks of its type in many years. [9] [10] The 19 year old Williams was accused by a mob of vigilantes of killing a white man and assaulting a white woman, although it was later determined to be highly unlikely that Williams was guilty of these, or any other crimes. [11] The vigilantes captured Williams and after torturing him with red-hot pokers (castration was also suspected) [12] and shooting him numerous times, he was hung from a tree. Although a local sheriff tried to stop the mob, they then threatened the sheriff's life, and the lynching continued. A grand jury of all white men later cleared all of the perpetrators of any wrongdoing. The crime had a significant and long lasting impact on state and national politics, and can be directly related to the rise of segregationist demagoguery in the south. [13]

Ruston grew steadily during the post-World War II years. The GI Bill of Rights sent war veterans to college, helped to fuel the local economy, brought growth to the two local universities, Louisiana Tech University and nearby historically black Grambling State University, and new families moved into Lincoln Parish. By the middle 1960s, Interstate 20 passed through the northern part of Ruston. This major interstate highway made Ruston more easily accessible, much as the railroad had done a century earlier. In the 1980s, the state of Louisiana economy declined as the oil industry went into a recession.

Ruston, however, continued growing steadily because of the rapid expansion of Louisiana Tech. The city also had its centennial celebration during this decade, and emphasis was placed on revitalizing the historic downtown district. A joint effort between the city and the Louisiana Main Street Program and the Louisiana Department of Historic Preservation brought forth beautification projects to rehabilitate the downtown district, and helped draw the community closer to its roots. More than fifteen buildings have been placed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The city has a new general aviation airport to serve existing business and industry, and the timber, poultry and cattle industries continue to expand.

The Arkansas Southern Railroad Company (ASRR), that became the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway (CRI&P), built a station named Chautauqua, north of Ruston that became part of the town. [14] [15]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 18.2 square miles (47 km2), of which 18.1 square miles (47 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2) (0.44%) is water.

Climate

Climate data for Ruston, Louisiana (Louisiana Tech University) (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1895–2020)
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
Record high °F (°C)65
(18)		88
(31)		95
(35)		96
(36)		102
(39)		107
(42)		108
(42)		109
(43)		108
(42)		100
(38)		95
(35)		87
(31)		109
(43)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C)57.3
(14.1)		61.1
(16.2)		68.9
(20.5)		76.4
(24.7)		82.9
(28.3)		89.4
(31.9)		92.2
(33.4)		92.6
(33.7)		87.8
(31.0)		78.1
(25.6)		67.5
(19.7)		58.3
(14.6)		76.0
(24.4)
Daily mean °F (°C)46.1
(7.8)		49.9
(9.9)		57.1
(13.9)		64.2
(17.9)		72.1
(22.3)		79.2
(26.2)		82.0
(27.8)		81.8
(27.7)		76.4
(24.7)		65.5
(18.6)		55.6
(13.1)		47.9
(8.8)		64.8
(18.2)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C)35.0
(1.7)		38.6
(3.7)		45.2
(7.3)		52.1
(11.2)		61.3
(16.3)		68.9
(20.5)		71.8
(22.1)		71.0
(21.7)		65.0
(18.3)		53.0
(11.7)		43.8
(6.6)		37.5
(3.1)		53.6
(12.0)
Record low °F (°C)−4
(−20)		−3
(−19)		14
(−10)		28
(−2)		35
(2)		46
(8)		55
(13)		49
(9)		37
(3)		25
(−4)		12
(−11)		0
(−18)		−4
(−20)
Average precipitation inches (mm)5.55
(141)		5.24
(133)		5.38
(137)		5.51
(140)		4.35
(110)		3.85
(98)		3.61
(92)		3.81
(97)		3.80
(97)		4.79
(122)		4.27
(108)		5.45
(138)		55.61
(1,412)
Average snowfall inches (cm)0.2
(0.51)		0.2
(0.51)		0.0
(0.0)		0.0
(0.0)		0.0
(0.0)		0.0
(0.0)		0.0
(0.0)		0.0
(0.0)		0.0
(0.0)		0.0
(0.0)		0.0
(0.0)		0.0
(0.0)		0.4
(1.0)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in)10.79.69.87.78.38.58.77.96.88.08.610.0104.6
Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in)0.00.10.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.10.2
Source: NOAA [16] [17]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1890 767—
1900 1,32472.6%
1910 3,377155.1%
1920 3,3890.4%
1930 4,40029.8%
1940 7,10761.5%
1950 10,37245.9%
1960 13,99134.9%
1970 17,36524.1%
1980 20,58518.5%
1990 20,027−2.7%
2000 20,5462.6%
2010 21,8596.4%
2020 22,1661.4%
U.S. Decennial Census [18]
Ruston racial composition as of 2020 [3]
RaceNumberPercentage
White (non-Hispanic)11,20150.53%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)8,86740.0%
Native American 860.39%
Asian 5512.49%
Pacific Islander 50.02%
Other/Mixed 6933.13%
Hispanic or Latino 7633.44%

According to the 2020 United States census, there were 22,166 people, 7,970 households, and 3,938 families residing in the city. [3] In 2010, there were 21,859 people in the city; according to the census of 2000, there were 20,546 people, 7,621 households, and 4,244 families residing in the city with a population density of 1,136.4 people per square mile (438.8/km2). [19]

In 2000, the racial makeup of the city was 56.94% White, 38.92% African American, 0.17% Native American, 2.41% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.63% from other races, and 0.90% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.29% of the population. By 2020, the racial makeup of the city was 50.53% non-Hispanic white, 40% African American, 0.39% Native American, 2.49% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 3.13% two or more races, and 3.44% Hispanic or Latino of any race.

According to the 2000 census, the median income for a household in the city was $23,001, and the median income for a family was $37,394. Males had a median income of $33,408 versus $20,413 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,573. About 22.1% of families and 32.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 34.1% of those under age 18 and 17.6% of those age 65 or over. At the publication of the 2020 census, the median household income grew to $34,554. [20]

Arts and culture

Greenwood Cemetery in Ruston has graves from the American Civil War era. Notable interments include Robert Edwin Russ, founder of Ruston, and publisher Clarence Faulk. Greenwood Cemetery, Ruston, LA IMG 3832.JPG
Greenwood Cemetery in Ruston has graves from the American Civil War era. Notable interments include Robert Edwin Russ, founder of Ruston, and publisher Clarence Faulk.
Restored historic fire station in downtown Ruston Historic fire station, Ruston, LA IMG 3790.JPG
Restored historic fire station in downtown Ruston
Dixie Theater in downtown Ruston Dixie Theater in Ruston, LA IMG 3778.JPG
Dixie Theater in downtown Ruston
Ruston water tower off Interstate 20 Revised, Ruston, LA water tower IMG 5646.JPG
Ruston water tower off Interstate 20
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Ruston Civic Center

Most cultural activities are offered through Louisiana Tech. Also there are shops downtown, chain restaurants in the city, and an eight-screen Celebrity Theater. Other university-based opportunities exist at Grambling (6 miles from Ruston) and Monroe (35 miles away). The Louisiana Tech University Arboretum interests many visitors.

Early in 2007, the city initiated a blueprint for future growth and development of the Ruston area. Known as "Ruston 21", the plan will evaluate the assets of the community and the ways to achieve goals. It will look citywide at residential development and neighborhoods, recreation planning, transportation issues, economic development, infrastructure concerns, quality of life, and working collaboratively with Louisiana Tech University.

Opened in 1928, the historic Dixie Theater serves as the visual and performing arts hub of Ruston as it houses the North Central Louisiana Arts Council, Piney Hills Gallery, Ruston Community Theatre, Ruston Civic Symphony Society, Troupe Dixie, independent film screenings, dance recitals, and music concerts. [21] Celebrity Theatres, an eight-screen movie theater with digital projection and sound with 3D capabilities and stadium seating in all auditoriums, opened in Ruston in 2006. [22] On campus at Louisiana Tech, Howard Auditorium and Stone Theatre serve as the university's home for the performing arts, and Louisiana Tech is home to two visual art galleries including the E. J. Bellocq Gallery and the Louisiana Tech Art Gallery.

The Louisiana Military Museum features uniforms, weapons, flags, training gear, aircraft, and vehicles from nearly every conflict in United States history. [23] Built in 1886, the Kidd-Davis house is home to the Lincoln Parish Museum, which exhibits early Ruston history. [24] Located on Louisiana Tech's main campus, The Idea Place Math and Science Discovery Center offers many interactive science exhibits including a planetarium. [25]

Ruston is located in the heart of North Louisiana, known as the Sportsman's Paradise, where outdoor activities like hunting and fishing are popular for residents. Located on the Louisiana Tech campus, Garland Gregory Hideaway Park has a seven-acre lake for fishing and canoeing, walking/running trails, pavilions, grills, ropes course, and an 18-hole frisbee golf course. [26] The North Louisiana Exhibition Center hosts rodeos, barrel races, horse and livestock shows, roping events, and antique car and tractor shows in Ruston. [27]

As home to the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs and Lady Techsters of Conference USA, Ruston is a scene of major college sports. The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs football team plays at Joe Aillet Stadium and has won three national championships, won 25 conference championships, and played in 24 postseason games including nine major college bowl games. [28] The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs basketball and Louisiana Tech Lady Techsters basketball teams play their games at the Thomas Assembly Center. The Dunkin' Dawgs have won 25 regular season conference championships, made seven NCAA Tournament appearances including one Sweet Sixteen, and nine NIT appearances. [29] The Lady Techsters have won three national championships and 20 regular season conference championships; have competed in 13 Final Fours, 23 Sweet Sixteens, and 27 NCAA Tournaments; and have the second most wins all-time of any women's college basketball program. [30] The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs baseball team plays at J. C. Love Field at Pat Patterson Park, has won 21 regular season conference championships, and has participated in eight NCAA Tournaments. [31]

Peach Festival

Each June, Ruston hosts its annual Peach Festival, sponsored by the Squire Creek Country Club.

Until the 1940s, most area peach farming had been done on a small-scale family basis. In 1947, area peach growers organized the Louisiana Fruit Growers Association and held the first festival four years later on June 27–28, 1951. On that occasion, Justin Wilson, the popular south Louisiana chef and Cajun humorist entertained the audience at Howard Auditorium on the Louisiana Tech campus. Then State Senator Dudley J. LeBlanc of Abbeville in Vermilion Parish, the promoter of the patent medicine known as Hadacol, was invited to crown the first Peach Festival Queen, Ann Colvin of Bernice in Union Parish. [32]

The festival sponsors races of 5K and 1M and a tennis tournament played on the Louisiana Tech courts. [32]

Railroad Fest

Railroad Fest is an annual makers, music, and culture festival held in Downtown Ruston each April since 2017. [33] The Makers Fair is held at the Historic Ruston Fire Station, and live music is performed at the amphitheater at Railroad Park.

Education

Primary and secondary education

Public schools are part of the Lincoln Parish School System. [34] Eight of the twelve Lincoln Parish Schools are located in Ruston. Lincoln Parish Early Childhood Center operates the parish's preschool program in Ruston. Glen View Elementary School and Hillcrest Elementary School teach kindergarten through the second grade. Cypress Springs Elementary School and Ruston Elementary School teach third grade through fifth grade. I. A. Lewis School teaches only sixth grade, and Ruston Junior High School teaches seventh and eighth grades. Ruston High School teaches ninth through twelfth grades.

Located on Louisiana Tech's campus in Ruston, A. E. Phillips Laboratory School offers kindergarten through eighth grade.

Ruston is home to a few private schools. Cedar Creek School and Bethel Christian School are college preparatory schools that offer preschool through twelfth grade. New Living Word School also offers preschool through twelfth grade. Montessori School of Ruston offers preschool through eighth grade.

Lorraine Nobles Howard Education Center, known as Howard School, is an alternative school for the residents of the Louisiana Methodist Children's Home in Ruston. [35]

Higher education

Louisiana Tech University, a national research university, dominates the city of Ruston, providing the city with its distinctive college town character. Grambling State University is located in nearby Grambling, only four miles west of the Louisiana Tech campus. Additionally, Louisiana Delta Community College has a branch campus located in Ruston. [36]

Media

The Ruston Daily Leader is the newspaper serving Ruston and the rest of Lincoln Parish since 1894. The Daily Leader is published Sunday morning and Monday through Friday afternoons. Louisiana Tech University is served by several publications including The Tech Talk , the independent Louisiana Tech student newspaper that reports on local, state, and national issues in addition to campus news.

Radio

Ruston is the principal city of the Ruston media market for radio.

Television

Ruston is part of the Monroe media market for television.

Infrastructure

National Guard

The 527th Engineer Battalion (Triple Alpha) ("Anything, Anytime, Anywhere") is headquartered in Ruston. This battalion is part of the 225th Engineer Brigade of the Louisiana National Guard.

Health care

Law Enforcement

Notable people

Notes

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