Russell County Map, Alabama
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Russell County, Alabama
On the eastern edge of Alabama, Russell County lies along the Chattahoochee River. Columbus, Georgia is just across the water.
Phenix City, the county seat, is a city with a storied past. It once was known as the “Sin City” of the South due to its wild history. Today, it’s a much quieter place.
Both U.S. Highway 431 and U.S. Highway 80 intersect here. The county’s proximity to Fort Moore (formerly Fort Benning) brings a strong military presence.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Russell County |
| County Seat | Phenix City |
| Population | Approximately 61,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Phenix City, Hurtsboro, Ladonia, Fort Mitchell, Seale, Pittsview, Cottonton, Uchee |
| Interstates and Highways | U.S. Highway 80, U.S. Highway 280, U.S. Highway 431, State Route 26, State Route 165, State Route 169 |
| FIPS Code | 01-113 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 647 square miles (Land: 641 sq mi, Water: 6 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Lee County (North), Muscogee County, Georgia (Northeast), Chattahoochee County, Georgia (East), Stewart County, Georgia (Southeast), Barbour County (South), Bullock County (Southwest), Macon County (Northwest) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CT) |
| State | Alabama |
| Coordinates | 32.2887° N, 85.1841° W |
| Etymology | Named after Colonel Gilbert C. Russell, a military officer who served in the Creek War |
| Major Landmarks | Fort Mitchell Historic Site, Phenix City Amphitheater, Russell County Courthouse, Lake Oliver, Chattahoochee Riverwalk |
| Website | Russell County Website |
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