Russellville is located in
Pope County (of which it is the county seat) east of
Fort Smith, between
Clarksville and
Morrilton along Hwy 64 on the banks of the
Arkansas River, near the
Holla Bend National Wildlife Refuge. Also situated between the Ouachita and
Ozark Mountains.
The population estimate for July 1, 1998 was 25,340, an increase of 4,080 since 1990.
The City of Russellville was founded in 1834 by P.C.Holledger and named after an English doctor, Thomas Russell in 1842.
Russellville is surrounded by forest-covered mountains, rivers, streams and Lake Dardanelle. Some other popular attractions in the area include: Arkansas Tech University, Arkansas River Valley Arts Center Arkansas River Visitor Center, Arkansas Wine Country Bona Dea Trails & Sanctuary, Collectors Gallery, Confederate Mothers Memorial Park
Emporium Antiques & Jewelry, Lake Dardanelle State Park, Museum of Prehistory & History and the National Scenic 7 Byway.
