Russell County was
organized in 1872 and is 1 of 105 counties in Kansas. Russell County has 8
towns that are serviced by an excellent transportation system, being the
crossroads of US Highway 281 and Interstate 70 as well as other State
maintained highways.
A large portion of the residents
are of German descent and intensely proud of their heritage, celebrating many
of the traditions from their homeland. The county seat is the City of Russell,
which is home to approximately 4,400 residents. The friendliness of
small-town living and community pride can be found everywhere.
"Come Capture Our Beauty" by
experiencing Wilson Reservoir, rolling hills of green pastures, clear blue
skies, limestone bluffs, and beautiful fields of grain!