Russell, Colorado Explained

Russell is an unincorporated community in Costilla County, in the U.S. state of Colorado. Its elevation is 8428abbr=offNaNabbr=off.

History

A post office called Russell was in operation between 1876 and 1956.^[1] The community was named after William Greeneberry Russell, a prospector.^[2]

References

37.5553°N -105.2878°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Post offices . Jim Forte Postal History . 9 July 2016.
2. Book: Dawson, John Frank. Place names in Colorado: why 700 communities were so named, 150 of Spanish or Indian origin. The J. Frank Dawson Publishing Co.. Denver, CO. 44.