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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Coordinates: 38°04′35″N 80°53′32″W / 38.07639°N 80.89222°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
edit- ^ "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.