Russell, Kansas
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28miles East of Russell
Wilson Lake is an important recreational resource for many of the surrounding towns. It is a 9,100-acre lake and has over 100... continue
Attractions and Upcoming Events
Fossil Station Museum
An imposing looking structure, the museum building was formerly the county jail, built in 1907 from greenhorn limestone or "post rock." It has adapted nicely to the modern theories of museum functions.
Russell, KS Museums
Deines Cultural Center
The Deines Center is the permanent home of the wood engravings of nationally known artist, E. Hubert Deines. The Deines work is displayed on a rotating basis in the west end of the main gallery. In addition, the Deines Cultural Center features other artists'
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Heym-Oliver House
A renovated "post rock" limestone family home, showing a different style of sawn limestone. Located on "historic" Kansas Street.
Russell, KS Historic Homes
Gernon House
This structure is the oldest "post rock" stone house built in Russell in 1872 by Nicholas Gernon, a blacksmith and one of the original settlers. This lovely home has been fully restored to the period of the 1890s.
Russell, KS Museums
Outdoor Murals
This mural is painted on the side of the building bordering Cecil Bricker Park at 8th and Main in downtown Russell.
Russell, KS Arts
Things to do near Russell, KS
Outdoor Recreation
City Park - Located on East 3rd
Kansas Walleye Association
http://kansaswalleye.org/ You are invited to the five scheduled tournaments at some of the finest lakes in Kansas. The KW...