The history of Russell County is rich and varied. Inhabitants settled here in the late 1700's and the county has gone through extensive changes over the years. An extensive history of Russell County and its families was published in 1996 by Turner Publishing Company, Paducah, KY (270) 443-0121; ISBN 1-56311-235-3. 
Sale Day at the Russell County Stockyards
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Brandy Mill at Bryan
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Sorghum making at the old cane mill c. 1957
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E.C. Kinnett Store and Post Office, Horseshoe Bottom
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Hollis Smith's General Store c. 1920
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Irvin Store, Creelsboro
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