Russell County is a county in the southeastern part of the U.S. state of Alabama. As of the 2020 census, the population was 59,183. Its county seat is Phenix City. Its name is in honor of Colonel Gilbert C. Russell, who fought in the wars against the Creek Indians.
County courthouse in Phenix City
Phenix City is a city in Lee and Russell counties in the U.S. state of Alabama, and the county seat of Russell County. As of the 2020 Census, the population of the city was 38,817.
Aerial view of Phenix City (c. 2009)
Russell County Courthouse in Phenix City
Phenix City Municipal building
Phenix City Post Office (ZIP Code: 36867)