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National Register of Historic Places

Ruston USO

Also known as Hawkins Photography Studio

On the National Register since 201115 years
Spanish Colonial RevivalListed 2011Ruston

Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About Ruston USO

Ruston USO, at 212 N. Trenton St., Ste. 1, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Feb 11, 2011. The Register lists it for its military, at the local level. It describes its style as Spanish Colonial Revival, as it does for 7 other Louisiana listings. Ten more Register listings are within a quarter mile.

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PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 35 MB · National Archives↗
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212 N. Trenton St., Ste. 1, Ruston · about 0.2 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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12 more Register listings within half a mile

★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.

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Questions about Ruston USO

Is Ruston USO on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Feb 11, 2011 (Register number 11000009).

Is Ruston USO a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Louisiana has 57 National Historic Landmarks.

Can you visit Ruston USO?

Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.

Where can I read the history of Ruston USO?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 35 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 73973961 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.