Rush County, organized on December 5, 1874, was named in honor of Captain Alexander Rush, Company H of the 2nd Kansas Colored Infantry. Walnut City was designated as the county seat, and the city's name was changed to Rush Center. In 1876 the southern tier of townships was given to neighboring Pawnee County after re-surveying. This changed the center of the county from Rush Center to LaCrosse located four miles north. A conflict arose between the two towns when the county records were moved to LaCrosse as the intended county seat. The records were moved back and forth by wagon, amidst threats and gunfire, for years. However, no one was killed. LaCrosse was finally declared the permanent county seat, and the present courthouse was erected in 1888.
Rush Center is located at the intersection of U. S. Highway 183 (Main Street) and K-96 (Union Street) Highways, with a population of 170. It boasts an Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade the Saturday before March 17 and has one church: Hope Lutheran, 308 S Walnut Street, 785-372-4410.
Businesses include:
Back Door Pizza 785-372-4315 - Pizza, Pasta & More, 120 W UnionEffie's Burgers & Daily Specials - 120 W Union
4 Corners Liquor Store 785-372-4231 - Beer, Wine, Spirits, 115 E Union
Greg's Sports Pub & Grub 785-372-4555 - Steaks, Burgers & Daily Specials, 111 W Union
Kevin's Auto Repair 785-372-4383 - 409 W UnionMid-State Farmers Coop/Service Station 785-372-4239 - Grain, Livestock Supplies, Propane, Anhydrous Ammonia, Gasoline, Ethanol, Diesel, Auto and Tire Repair, 183/96 Intersection
Mr. P's Truck'n Inc. 785-372-4371 - General Trucking, Fuel and Propane Transportation, 102 E. Florence
GBT Communications, Inc. 800-946-4282 - Cable Television, High-Speed Internet, Nex-Tech Wireless Telephone, 103 Lincoln StreetGolden Belt Telephone Association, Inc. 800-946-4282 - Local & Long Distance Telephone, T1 & T3 Lines, Security Systems, 103 Lincoln Street
KBK Industries 785-372-4331 - Fiberglass Manufacturing, 2537 Highway 96
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