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Outdoor Activities ...

As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).

When in Russellville, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Russellville and the surrounding area.

  • Weather ...
  • Astronomy & Satellites ...
    • Whether using binoculars, a small telescope or the naked-eye, the Heavens-Above website can help you to find your way around the night-time sky. In addition to detailed sky charts, their website will help you find planets, asteriods, comets, satellites and their tracks across the sky.
    • To give accurate results, Heavens-Above requires the latitude and longitude of your location. As a starting point, when we link to Heavens-Above, we pass this GPS location for Russellville:
    • 38.512908, -92.438589
    • Once you're on the Heavens-Above website, you can improve its accuracy by giving a more precise longitude and latitude as your actual position.
    • Open the Heavens-Above website centered on Russellville
  • Bird Watching ...
    • We enjoy finding new spots for bird watching and we use the eBird website for local sighting reports and to help identify hotspots.
    • The eBird website is organized on a county-by-county basis. We have selected Cole County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
    • Open the eBird sighting report for Cole County
    • Since Russellville is near Moniteau County and also Miller County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
    • Open the eBird sighting report for Moniteau County
    • Open the eBird sighting report for Miller County
  • Waymarking ...
    • Looking for somewhere out of the ordinary? Find a unique place and want to share it with others? Then it's time to visit Waymarking.com:
    • Open the Waymark.com report for Russellville

Communities Also Named Russellville ...

We found 31 communities that are also named Russellville.

There are two communities within Missouri that are also named Russellville.

Beyond Missouri, we know of 29 communities that are located in the United States and Canada. Of these 29 communities, 30 are located in the United States and one is in Canada.

  • Communities Located In Missouri ...
    • Iron County
      • This Russellville is located in Iron County and lies 117 miles [188.3 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Russellville that is located in Cole County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Iron County community of Russellville.
    • Ray County
      • This Russellville is located in Ray County and lies 96 miles [154.5 km]<1> to the northwest of the Russellville that is located in Cole County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Ray County community of Russellville.
  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Franklin County
      • This Russellville is located in Franklin County and lies 380 miles [611.6 km]<1> to the southeast of the Russellville that is located in Cole County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Franklin County community of Russellville.
    • Arizona
      • Cochise County
      • This community is historic<2> and although located in Cochise County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cochise County community of Russellville.
    • Arkansas
      • Pope County
      • This Russellville is located in Pope County and lies 226 miles [363.7 km]<1> to the south of the Russellville that is located in Cole County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pope County community of Russellville.
    • Georgia
      • Monroe County
      • This Russellville is located in Monroe County and lies 611 miles [983.3 km]<1> to the southeast of the Russellville that is located in Cole County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Monroe County community of Russellville.
    • Illinois
      • Boone County
      • This Russellville is located in Boone County and lies 325 miles [523 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Russellville that is located in Cole County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Boone County community of Russellville.
      • Lawrence County
      • This Russellville is located in Lawrence County and lies 265 miles [426.5 km] to the east of the Russellville that is located in Cole County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lawrence County community of Russellville.
    • Indiana
      • Putnam County
      • This Russellville is located in Putnam County and lies 306 miles [492.5 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Russellville that is located in Cole County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Putnam County community of Russellville.
    • Iowa
      • Davis County
      • This community is historic<2> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Iowa community of Russellville [Davis County].
      • Lee County
      • This community is historic and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Iowa community of Russellville [Lee County].
    • Kansas
      • Russellville #1
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Kansas community of Russellville.
    • Kentucky
      • Logan County
      • This Russellville is located in Logan County and lies 324 miles [521.4 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Russellville that is located in Cole County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Logan County community of Russellville.
    • Louisiana
      • Claiborne Parish
      • This Russellville is located in Claiborne Parish and lies 405 miles [651.8 km]<1> to the south of the Russellville that is located in Cole County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Claiborne Parish community of Russellville.
    • Massachusetts
      • Hampshire County
      • This Russellville is located in Hampshire County and lies 1,075 miles [1,730 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Russellville that is located in Cole County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hampshire County community of Russellville.
    • Michigan
      • Genesee County
      • This Russellville is located in Genesee County and lies 561 miles [902.8 km]<1> to the northeast of the Russellville that is located in Cole County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Genesee County community of Russellville.
    • Mississippi
      • Warren County
      • This Russellville is located in Warren County and lies 424 miles [682.4 km]<1> to the south southeast of the Russellville that is located in Cole County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Warren County community of Russellville.
      • Yazoo County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Mississippi community of Russellville [Yazoo County].
    • New Brunswick
      • This Russellville lies 1,483 miles [2,386.7 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Russellville that is located in Cole County.
    • North Carolina
      • Anson County
      • This Russellville is located in Anson County and lies 722 miles [1,161.9 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Russellville that is located in Cole County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Anson County community of Russellville.
    • Ohio
      • Brown County
      • This Russellville is located in Brown County and lies 466 miles [750 km]<1> to the east of the Russellville that is located in Cole County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Brown County community of Russellville.
    • Oklahoma
      • Pittsburg County
      • This Russellville is located in Pittsburg County and lies 285 miles [458.7 km]<1> to the southwest of the Russellville that is located in Cole County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pittsburg County community of Russellville.
    • Oregon
      • Multnomah County
      • This Russellville is located in Multnomah County and lies 1,608 miles [2,587.8 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Russellville that is located in Cole County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Multnomah County community of Russellville.
    • Pennsylvania
      • Bradford County
      • This Russellville is located in Bradford County and lies 880 miles [1,416.2 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Russellville that is located in Cole County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bradford County community of Russellville.
      • Chester County
      • This Russellville is located in Chester County and lies 886 miles [1,425.9 km] to the east of the Russellville that is located in Cole County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chester County community of Russellville.
      • Huntingdon County
      • This Russellville is located in Huntingdon County and lies 767 miles [1,234.4 km] to the east northeast of the Russellville that is located in Cole County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Huntingdon County community of Russellville.
    • South Carolina
      • Berkeley County
      • This Russellville is located in Berkeley County and lies 780 miles [1,255.3 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Russellville that is located in Cole County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Berkeley County community of Russellville.
    • Tennessee
      • Hamblen County
      • This Russellville is located in Hamblen County and lies 530 miles [853 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Russellville that is located in Cole County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hamblen County community of Russellville.
    • Texas
      • Motley County
      • This community is historic<2> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Texas community of Russellville [Motley County].
    • Vermont
      • Rutland County
      • This Russellville is located in Rutland County and lies 1,072 miles [1,725.2 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Russellville that is located in Cole County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rutland County community of Russellville.
    • West Virginia
      • Fayette County
      • This Russellville is located in Fayette County and lies 626 miles [1,007.4 km]<1> to the east of the Russellville that is located in Cole County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fayette County community of Russellville.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Russellville ...

As we travel, we always see a community with a name that gives pause. While there are names which are interesting or familiar, some catch our attention or strike our fancy. We always wonder about such a name. If time permits and the community is not too far, we'll usually try to make a side-trip.

  • Bass
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Bass is located in Cole County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bass
  • California
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
  • Centertown
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
  • Eugene
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
  • Hickory Hill
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Hickory Hill is located in Cole County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Hill
  • High Point
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
    • High Point is located in Moniteau County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for High Point
  • Honey Creek
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
    • Honey Creek is located in Cole County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Honey Creek
  • Mount Pleasant
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Mount Pleasant is located in Miller County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Pleasant
  • Pleasant Mount
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
    • Pleasant Mount is located in Miller County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant Mount
  • Scrivner
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Scrivner is located in Cole County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Scrivner
  • Spring Garden
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
    • Spring Garden is located in Miller County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring Garden
  • Stringtown
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Stringtown is located in Cole County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stringtown

How Far From Russellville to ...

We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers & Almanacs that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a city such as Russellville to various places of note, such as the White House.

With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Russellville and extending to:

  • Jefferson City, which is the Seat of Cole County, lies 14 miles [22.5 km]<1> to the east northeast. If you could walk a straight line from Russellville to Jefferson City, with an average speed<5> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take most of a day to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take four to five hours.
  • Jefferson City, which is the State Capital of Missouri, lies 14 miles [22.5 km] to the east northeast (ENE). The buggy would take four to five hours and walking would take most of a day.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 829 miles [1,334.1 km] to the east (E). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take just about two full days, a buggy would take 33 days and walking would take 48 days.
  • The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,525 miles [10,501 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,265 miles [11,691.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,148 miles [8,284.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>'

Footnotes ...

<1>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Russellville) to Point B. In other words: 'As the crow flies'.
<2>We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was significantly larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now. Unfortunately our sources of data have proven to be unreliable. If you can provide us with more specific information about Russellville, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.
<3>If we encounter the name of what might be a community, our methodology is to add that name to our Gazetteer as a placeholder. As we find more information about that community, it will be added to our Gazetteer.

Just as a reminder: Our definition of a community is rather broad and includes those places (or areas) where several families lived and had a name which identified that place. For example, you might hear somebody say that they are going over to Bird Creek to see Pete ... Bird Creek is just a gas station and a couple of homes at the crossroads. While it might not be on the map, everybody in the area knows it by that name.

Places of interest include buildings at a crossroad, several families clustered in a hollow or maybe the location of a way station. It also includes places like mines, lumber camps, ferry crossings, etc. The community might still exist, is now gone or only existed for just a short period of time.

Also keep in mind that Russellville could have been on the original document by mistake, misspelled, the original/alternate name of a community that we've listed elsewhere or was placed in the wrong county. Sometimes a post office or train station would have a different name than the community where it's located, so two names might be referring to the same community - we're working to straighten it all out.
<4>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<5>While we have tried to pick reasonable speeds, the rate of travel is very theoretical - obstacles like fences, hills, lakes, river crossings and rest stops have been ignored. When we say 'Days' of travel, we're assuming 8 hours of travel per day.
<6>The shortest line can be visualized by stretching a string on a Globe from Point A to Point B - this is known as a Great Circle Route. Where you might expect the shortest route from Russellville to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Russellville. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 38.5129, Longitude: -92.4386       In this case, the coordinates for Russellville have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 317.551 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 314.443 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 311.737 degrees.