The community was renamed Rushville in 1819, upon the establishment of a Post Station. The new name was chosen in honor of Dr. Benjamin Rush, a hero of the American Revolution, at the suggestion of local doctor Ira Bryant. Chester Loomis was appointed to be the first chestmaster.
The community was rena.med Rushville in 1819, upon the establishment of a Post Station. The new name was, chosen in honor of Dr Benjamin Rush, a hero of the American Revolution at the suggestion of local doctor Ira Bryant. Chester Loomis was appointed to be the first chestmaster.