On Kentucky 379 at Kentucky Road 1058, on the right when traveling north on Kentucky 379.
Laid out, 1809, named for Elijah
and Elza Creel, pioneers whose
son, Reuben, served US in Mexico;
his son Enrique served Mexico in
US. An interpreter for Gen. W. T.
Ward during Mexican War, Reuben
stayed on there, was appointed US
Consul, . . . — — Map (db m244688) HM
Following is a list of the names of service men from Russell County who lost their lives while serving their country during one of the wars as listed World War I 1917 – 1918…. Cecil Brummett • Matha E Cravens • Earl Dunbar • Fonso Dunbar . . . — — Map (db m214972) HM WM
On South Main Street (Kentucky Route 92) at Lewis Alley, on the right when traveling south on South Main Street.
Dec. 25, 1861, part of First Ky. Cav., USA, camped at Webb's Cross Roads to guard stored corn and forage and scout CSA operations. Detachment skirmished with enemy here resulting in one death, CSA. Both armies in area again, 1863. On June 2, 300 CSA . . . — — Map (db m83432) HM
On South Main Street (Kentucky Route 92) at Lewis Alley, on the right when traveling south on South Main Street.
Established, 1825, out of parts of Adair, Wayne, Cumberland. Named for Col. Wm. Russell (1758-1825). Lieut., Revolution; came Fayette Co., Ky. In Indian campaigns of 1791 and '94. At Tippecanoe, 1811. Succeeded Gen. Wm. H. Harrison in command Ind., . . . — — Map (db m83427) HM
Dedicated to the memory of the patriotic citizens of Russell County, Kentucky who entered the service of their country during the World War — — Map (db m214968) WM
On Main Street (Kentucky Route 379) at Jamestown Street (Kentucky Route 430), on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
A health resort long known as Big Boiling Springs, operated before 1850 by family of Sam Patterson, among the earliest settlers. Log cabins (12) called Long Row were built for guests who came here for amusement, pleasure, and the medicinal iron and . . . — — Map (db m83425) HM
On U.S. Highway 127 (U.S. 127) at State Route 76, on the right when traveling south on U.S. Highway 127.
In Dec. 1861, Col. Frank Wolford, USA, with Companies A, B, C and H left Camp Billy Williams enroute to Webbs Cross Roads. Here they guarded forage collected and stored by Lieutenant Silas Adams, Regimental Quartermaster of First Ky. Cavalry. July . . . — — Map (db m83437) HM