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Russell County, Alabama

Russell Co., AL

Russell County, AL


History

Russell County was established by an act of the state general assembly on December 18, 1832, from lands ceded to the state by the Creek Native Americans. The county seat has changed several times: Girard)) (1833–1839), Crawford originally Crockettsville)) (1839–1868), Seale)) (1868–1935) and Phenix City)) (1935–present). It was named for War of 1812, Col. Gilbert Christian Russell, Sr., 1782–1861, 3rd U.S. Infantry.
Source: Wikipedia

Modern Day Adjacent Counties

Lee County (north)
Muscogee County, Georgia (northeast/EST Border)
Chattahoochee County, Georgia (east/EST Border)
Stewart County, Georgia (southeast/EST Border)
Barbour County (south)
Bullock County (southwest)
Macon County (northwest)

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