Russellville, Arkansas
Russellville is a city of 29,162 people in Pope County, Arkansas, founded in 1870.
Why visit Russellville
Townapedia lists 39 museums and landmarks, 29 parks and trails, 110 places to eat, 19 places to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include UEC Theater, Dardanelle Confederate Monument, Latimore Tourist Home and Confederate Mothers Memorial Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 30°F.
Weather in Russellville
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Russellville
Russellville is the county seat of and the largest city in Pope County, Arkansas, United States, with a 2025 estimated population of 30,971. It is home to Arkansas Tech University. Arkansas Nuclear One, Arkansas' only nuclear power plant, is nearby. Russellville borders Lake Dardanelle and the Arkansas River.
From the Wikipedia article Russellville, Arkansas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
Museums and landmarks39
Dardanelle Confederate Monument
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Statue
Latimore Tourist Home
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Tourist home in Russellville, Arkansas
318 South Houston Avenue, Russellville
W.J. White House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Historic house in Arkansas, United States
1412 West Main Street, Russellville
William H. Norwood House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Historic house in Arkansas, United States
1602 West Main Street, Russellville
Brearley Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.4 mi
Historic cemetery in Arkansas, United States
Caraway Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Building in Arkansas, United States of America
Dardanelle Agriculture and Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Post office in Arkansas, United States of America
Dardanelle Commercial Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Historic district in Arkansas, United States
Girls' Domestic Science and Arts Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Building in Arkansas, United States
Hughes Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Building in Arkansas, United States of America
John W. White House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic house in Arkansas, United States
Missouri-Pacific Depot-Russellville
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Railway station in Russellville, the United States of America
27 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds29
Confederate Mothers Memorial Park
Park · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Public park in Russellville, Arkansas
Confederate Memorial Park & Pine Knob Mountain Bike Skills Park
Park · 1.3 mi
17 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes110
New Old South Restaurant
Diner · American · 1.8 mi
105 East Harrell Drive, Russellville
Mo-Sa 09:00-21:00; Su off
Toro's Mexican Grill
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.6 mi
2006 East Parkway Drive, Russellville
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Brangus Steak House
Restaurant · Steak House · 1.3 mi
1509 East Main Street, Russellville
Mo-Th 11:00-20:30; Fr,Sa 11:00-21:30
La Huerta #1
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.3 mi
1510 East Main Street, Russellville
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00
98 more on the map.
Where to stay19
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Russellville
Motel and hotel · 1.8 mi
109 East Harrell Drive, Russellville
Churches and places of worship76
First Christian Church
Church · Protestant · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
103 South Boston Avenue, Russellville
First Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
200 North 2nd Street, Dardanelle
First United Methodist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Covenant Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 2.1 mi
2810 South Knoxville Avenue, Russellville
Russellville Seventh-day Adventist Church
Church · Seventh Day Adventist · 2.1 mi
511 East Aspen Lane, Russellville
All Saints Episcopal Church
Church · Episcopal · 0.6 mi
501 South Phoenix Avenue, Russellville
Damascus Assembly of God Church
Church · Pentecostal · 3.0 mi
202 Damascus Road, Russellville
Shopping27
10 Box Cost Plus Grocery Store
Grocery · 0.9 mi
100 South Knoxville Avenue, Russellville
Gas and EV charging27
Schools, colleges and libraries23
Ark Tech Univeristy Career Center
School · 1.8 mi
215 West O Street, Russellville
Healthcare20
Cardiology Associates of North Central Arkansas
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.1 mi
2205 West Main Street, Russellville
Baptist Health Urgent Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.8 mi
106 Weir Road, Russellville
CenterWell Health Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.3 mi
1509 East Main Street, Russellville
Cobb's Westside Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.9 mi
108 Skyline Drive, Russellville
Conway Regional Medical Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.9 mi
108 Skyline Drive, Russellville
Map of Russellville
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50°F | 30°F | 3.2 in |
| Feb | 55°F | 33°F | 3.1 in |
| Mar | 64°F | 41°F | 4.4 in |
| Apr | 73°F | 49°F | 4.8 in |
| May | 80°F | 59°F | 4.7 in |
| Jun | 88°F | 68°F | 3.4 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 71°F | 3.5 in |
| Aug | 92°F | 70°F | 3.5 in |
| Sep | 86°F | 62°F | 3.0 in |
| Oct | 74°F | 50°F | 4.1 in |
| Nov | 62°F | 39°F | 4.6 in |
| Dec | 52°F | 32°F | 4.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Russellville Muni Ap (3 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
Pope County has had 14 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-04-05: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2020-08-27: Hurricane Laura (Hurricane)
- 2020-04-03: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-06-08: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Memorial Field (HOT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 55 miles away.
- Dardanelle 4 mi southwest, about 6 min by car
- Pottsville 5 mi southeast, about 9 min by car
- London 7 mi northwest, about 11 min by car
- Dover 8 mi north, about 13 min by car
- Atkins 11 mi east, about 18 min by car
- Knoxville 14 mi northwest, about 23 min by car
- Conway 40 mi east, about 1 h by car
- Hot Springs Village 44 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Maumelle 51 mi southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Hot Springs 55 mi south, 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
- Downtown Russellville, AR, Brandonrush, CC BY-SA 3.0
- University Commons at Arkansas Tech, Zscout370, CC BY-SA 3.0
- First Christian Church, Russellville, AR, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dardanelle, AR First Presbyterian Church, Atuprof, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Latimore Tourist Home, Russellville, AR, Atuprof, CC BY-SA 3.0
- W.J. White House, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dardanelle Confederate Monument 002, Brandonrush, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Norristown Cemetery, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dardanelle, AR First Presbyterian Church - Berry House, Atuprof, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Confederate Mothers Memorial Park, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wilson House, Russellville, AR, Atuprof, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Old South Restaurant, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Riggs-Hamilton American Legion Post No. 20, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pottsville Citizen's Bank, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Steamboat House, Dardanelle, AR, Atuprof, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Williamson Hall, circa 2012., Liz Chrisman, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Yell County Courthouse 002, Brandonrush, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Girls' Domestic Science and Arts Building—Arkansas Tech University, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Missouri-Pacific Depot-Russellville, West Half, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Threlkeld House, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Darden, Photolitherland ( talk )Chris Litherland, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hughes Hall, circa 2012, Liz Chrisman, CC BY-SA 3.0
- John W. White House, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dardanelle, AR Post Office, Atuprof, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Methodist Episcopal Church, South, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- DowntownRussellville, Photolitherland ( talk )Chris Litherland, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Brearley Cemetery Historic Section, Front Wall, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Physical Education Building—Arkansas Tech University, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Russellville Masonic Temple, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Thomas James Cotton House, Dardanelle, AR, Atuprof, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Russellville Public Library, Russellville, AR, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mountain View School, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wilson Hall—Arkansas Tech University, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
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