Russell County, Kansas
Russell County is located in central Kansas, with the city of Russell serving as the county seat. The county is known as the hometown of former Senator Bob Dole.
Wilson Lake is nearby and offers great opportunities for fishing and boating. The terrain is mostly flat, with some rolling hills.
Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 281 run through the county, making it an important spot on the map. The population is relatively small, with around 7,000 people. Okay, it’s a bit more populated than some other counties in Kansas.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Russell County |
| County Seat | Russell |
| Etymology | Named after Avra P. Russell, Union captain and Civil War hero |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Russell, Bunker Hill, and several smaller communities like Luray and Waldo |
| Interstates and Highways | Interstate 70, U.S. Highway 281, U.S. Highway 24 |
| FIPS Code | 20-167 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 1,090 square miles (land: 1,089 sq mi, water: 1 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Osborne County (North), Lincoln County (East), Ellsworth County (Southeast), Barton County (South), Rush County (Southwest), Ellis County (West) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CST) |
| Population | 7,500 |
| State | Kansas |
| Coordinates | 38.88°N, 98.87°W |
| Major Landmarks | The historic Russell County Courthouse, the Smoky Hill River, and Wilson Lake. |
