Russellville, Alabama
Russellville is a city of 10,799 people in Franklin County, Alabama, founded in November 27, 1819.
Why visit Russellville
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 6 parks and trails, 32 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Cedar Creek Furnace and Russellville Commercial Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; January lows average 32°F.
Weather in Russellville
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Russellville
Russellville is a city in Franklin County in the U.S. state of Alabama. At the 2020 census, the population of the city was 10,855, up from 9,830 at the 2010 census. The city is the county seat of Franklin County.
From the Wikipedia article Russellville, Alabama (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks3
Cedar Creek Furnace
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Place in Alabama listed on National Register of Historic Places
Russellville Commercial Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Russellville, Alabama, U.S.
Parks, trails and playgrounds6
Restaurants and cafes32
Daily Bread Barbecue
Restaurant · Barbecue
305 Jackson Avenue South, Russellville
20 more on the map.
History
After the War of 1812, the U.S. government appropriated money to improve a route from Nashville to New Orleans. It was named Jackson's Military Road after Andrew Jackson, and it passed through what became Russellville. (Present-day Jackson Avenue and Jackson Highway, U.S. Route 43, follow portions of the original road.)
Russellville is named after Major William Russell, an early settler in the area who helped in the construction of Jackson's Military Road. The town grew at this road's intersection with the Gaines Trace.
Russellville served as the first county seat from 1818-1849 before it was removed to Frankfort (which served from 1849-1879). After the fire at the courthouse in the third county seat of Belgreen in 1890, the seat was returned to Russellville in 1891.
From the History section of Russellville, Alabama on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship19
Good Shepherd Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.1 mi
1700 Jackson Avenue North, Russellville
North Russellville Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.0 mi
1904 Waterloo Road, Russellville
Shopping7
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries9
Russellville City Career Tech Center
School · 1.5 mi
1865 Waterloo Road, Russellville
Russellville Elementary School
School · 1.6 mi
133 Chucky Mullins Memorial Dr, Russellville
Healthcare3
Map of Russellville
88 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 51°F | 32°F | 5.0 in | 0.3 in |
| Feb | 56°F | 34°F | 5.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Mar | 65°F | 40°F | 5.4 in | 0.1 in |
| Apr | 73°F | 49°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 81°F | 58°F | 5.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 88°F | 66°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 70°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 90°F | 69°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 85°F | 62°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 75°F | 50°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 63°F | 40°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 54°F | 34°F | 5.4 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Russellville #2 (0 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Franklin County has had 14 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2020-09-14: Hurricane Sally (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-29: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-04-17: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2017-09-11: Hurricane Irma (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 18 miles away.
- Littleville 7 mi northeast, about 11 min by car
- Phil Campbell 11 mi south, about 17 min by car
- Tuscumbia 15 mi north, about 24 min by car
- Muscle Shoals 17 mi north, about 28 min by car
- Florence 23 mi north, about 37 min by car
- Decatur 42 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Hartselle 45 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Athens 48 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Jasper 52 mi southeast, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Cullman 55 mi southeast, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Russellville-Jackson-Ave-al, Brian Stansberry, CC BY 4.0
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