Near Winder in Barrow County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Russell House
Photographed By David Seibert, November 13, 2004
1. Russell House Marker
The Russell House was built in 1912 by Richard Brevard Russell, Sr., B. 1861 - D. 1938, and his wife, Ina Dillard, B. 1868 - D. 1953, who were married June 24, 1891. Fifteen children were born of this marriage. Judge Russell was elected Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Georgia in 1922, and served in this capacity until his death. Mrs. Russell was Georgia’s Mother of the year in 1950. In 1954, the late Senator Richard B. Russell, Jr., the oldest son, became the owner of the house and made it his home until his death in 1971.
Russell Memorial Park and Cemetery is located to the South of the house.
Erected 1977 by Winder Lions Club & Auxiliary.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Government & Politics • Parks & Recreational Areas • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is June 24, 1939.
Location. 33° 58.668′ N, 83° 42.24′ W. Marker is near Winder, Georgia, in Barrow County. Marker is on Atlanta Highway SE (U.S. 29) 0 miles east of Russell Cemetery Road, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 461 Atlanta Highway SE, Winder GA 30680, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Glenwood Elementary and High School (approx. one mile away); Hal Jackson Park
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Also see . . . Richard B. Russell Jr. (1897-1971). New Georgia Encyclopedia website entry (Submitted on March 28, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia.)
Photographed By David Seibert, March 19, 2009
2. The Russell House
Credits. This page was last revised on November 27, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 23, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 5,880 times since then and 194 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 23, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
