Russellville, West Virginia

Russellville, West Virginia
Russellville
Russellville
Coordinates: 38°04′35″N 80°53′32″W / 38.07639°N 80.89222°W / 38.07639; -80.89222
CountryUnited States
StateWest Virginia
CountyFayette
Elevation
1,903 ft (580 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
Area codes304 & 681
GNIS feature ID1546192[1]

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.

History

The community derives its name from an early postmaster named Russell.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Russellville". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved February 24, 2026.
  2. ^ 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.