Russellville, West Virginia
Russellville is an unincorporated community in Fayette County, West Virginia, United States. Russellville is located along West Virginia Route 41, 14.5 miles (23.3 km) south of Summersville.
Russellville, West Virginia | |
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  Russellville  Russellville | |
| Coordinates: 38°04′35″N 80°53′32″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Fayette |
| Elevation | 1,903 ft (580 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1546192[1] |
The community derives its name from an early postmaster named Russell.[2]
References
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- Kenny, Hamill (1945). West Virginia Place Names: Their Origin and Meaning, Including the Nomenclature of the Streams and Mountains. Piedmont, WV: The Place Name Press. p. 544.
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