George Rust (January 4, 1788 – September 18, 1857) was Virginia plantation owner, soldier and politician.

During the War of 1812, Rust helped defend Baltimore, Maryland (where he later owned property and died), and rose to become a general in the Virginia militia, as well as the civilian superintendent of the arsenal at Harper's Ferry.

[2] Rust was appointed Superintendent of the U.S. Arsenal at Harper's Ferry in February 1830, and retired (still a civilian) from that post in March, 1837.

His nephew and business partner Albert Rust, who had moved to Arkansas and became a legislator, rose to become a Confederate general and fought many battles in Virginia, as well as spent many of his later years there.

The home that General Rust built, Rockland, remains owned by his descendants, was expanded by his grandson, listed on the National Register of Historic Places and has now become an event venue with several outbuildings as well as farm fields.