Russellville, Kentucky
Russellville is a city of 7,316 people in Logan County, Kentucky, founded in 1810.
Why visit Russellville
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 15 parks and trails, 16 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Black Bottom Historic District, Confederate Monument in Russellville and Rolling Hills Golf Course.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 26°F.
Weather in Russellville
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Russellville
Russellville is a home rule-class city in Logan County, Kentucky, in the United States. It is the seat of its county. As of the 2020 census, Russellville had a population of 7,164.
From the Wikipedia article Russellville, Kentucky (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks7
Black Bottom Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic district in Russellville, Kentucky
Confederate Monument in Russellville
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Sculpture in Kentucky, United States of America
Russellville Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Historic district in Kentucky, USA
William Forst House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic house in Kentucky, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds15
3 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes16
Poppable's - Mini Cupcakes & More
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.6 mi
114 Winter Street, Russellville
Mo-Fr 08:00-18:00
Burger King
Fast food · Burger · 1.3 mi
245 Sam Walton Drive, Russellville
Mo-Sa 06:00-22:00; Su 07:00-22:00
Domino's
Fast food · Pizza · 0.5 mi
30 Shelton Lane, Russellville
Mo-Th 10:30-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-01:00; Su 10:30-24:00
Papa John's
Fast food · Pizza
640 West 9th Street, Russellville
Mo-Th 10:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-24:00; Su 10:00-23:00
Sonic
Fast food · Burger · 0.8 mi
647 North Main Street, Russellville
Mo-Th 06:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-01:00; Su 07:00-24:00
Subway
Fast food · Sandwich · 0.9 mi
111 Logan Square, Russellville
Mo-Fr 07:00-21:00; Sa-Su 08:00-21:00
Taco Bell
Fast food · Tex-Mex · 0.8 mi
590 North Main Street, Russellville
Mo-Th 08:00-01:00; Fr-Sa 08:00-02:00; Su 08:00-01:00
4 more on the map.
History
Local historian Alex C. Finley has claimed the area was first settled by Gasper Butcher, as a frontier settlement of the Transylvania Colony of Virginia, around 1780, but others have questioned this claim. Although the area is known to have been called "Big Boiling Spring", "Gasper Butcher's Spring", and "Butcher's Station", W.R. Jillson was unable to find written records of any habitation before 1790. That year William Cook and his wife erected Cook's Cabin, accompanied by eighteen-year-old William Stewart. Also known as "Cook's Station", the community was located about 1 mile (1.6 km) east of the present city. It was renamed "Logan Court House" when it was chosen as the seat of newly formed Logan County in 1792.
General William Russell was given a 2,000-acre (810 ha) grant here for his military service during the American Revolution. He donated part of this property, in 1795, as a platted section for the county seat, known as Logan Court House. The town was renamed in Russell's honor in 1798. It was formally established by the state legislature on January 15, 1810. It was incorporated as a city on February 19, 1840.
In the early 19th century, the community had leaders who were politically prominent in the state. Four homes in the city still stand that were residences of future governors of Kentucky: John Breathitt, James Morehead, John J. Crittenden, and Charles S. Morehead.
From the History section of Russellville, Kentucky on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay3
Churches and places of worship11
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries11
Logan County Career And Technical Center
School · 2.7 mi
2400 Bowling Green Road, Russellville
Russellville Primary Academy
School · 1.3 mi
1000 North Main Street, Russellville
Healthcare3
Map of Russellville
74 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44°F | 26°F | 4.2 in |
| Feb | 48°F | 29°F | 4.2 in |
| Mar | 58°F | 36°F | 4.8 in |
| Apr | 68°F | 45°F | 5.3 in |
| May | 77°F | 55°F | 5.5 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 64°F | 4.8 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 68°F | 4.2 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 65°F | 4.1 in |
| Sep | 81°F | 58°F | 4.2 in |
| Oct | 70°F | 46°F | 4.1 in |
| Nov | 57°F | 36°F | 3.8 in |
| Dec | 47°F | 30°F | 4.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Russellville (1 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
Logan County has had 15 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-05-23: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2025-04-24: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2025-04-03: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2025-02-16: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Landslides (Severe Storm)
- 2024-07-23: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Bowling Green-Warren County Regional Airport (BWG) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 28 miles away.
- Elkton 15 mi west, about 24 min by car
- Guthrie 20 mi southwest, about 32 min by car
- Franklin 21 mi southeast, about 34 min by car
- Springfield 24 mi south, about 38 min by car
- Portland 26 mi southeast, about 42 min by car
- Bowling Green 27 mi east, about 44 min by car
- Morgantown 28 mi north, about 45 min by car
- White House 29 mi southeast, about 46 min by car
- Clarksville 31 mi southwest, about 50 min by car
- Hopkinsville 32 mi west, about 51 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
- Logan County courthouse Kentucky, Bedford at en.wikipedia, Public domain
- Russellville Armory, Nyttend, Public domain
- Amy McGrath at the Logan County, Ky Historic Courthouse, Dr. Jerome, CC BY 4.0
- Long-Briggs House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Rhea Stadium wall, Nyttend, Public domain
- Sixth east of Morgan in the Black Bottom, Nyttend, Public domain
- ISS021-E-32374 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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