Russellville, Ray County, Missouri facts for kids

Russellville is a very small place, almost like a tiny village, located in the eastern part of Ray County, in the state of Missouri. It's so small that it's called an unincorporated hamlet, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. This tiny spot is part of the larger Kansas City metropolitan area, which is a big region around Kansas City.

You can find Russellville about eleven miles northeast of Richmond. It's also just 3.5 miles west of the border between Ray and Carroll counties. This little community has only a few houses. If you try to find it on Google Maps, you might have a bit of trouble! Google Maps doesn't show this Russellville on its aerial view. Instead, it often directs people to a different Russellville in Missouri, which is located in Cole County, near Jefferson City, Missouri.

The Story of Russellville: How It Began

Russellville got its name from an early settler named William Russell. A settler is someone who moves to a new place to live and build a community.

Another Name: Fox

For a while, Russellville was also known by another name: "Fox." This was an important name because a post office was set up there.

The Fox Post Office

A post office is a place where people can send and receive mail. The "Fox" post office started in 1864. It helped people in the area send letters and packages. This post office stayed open for many years, until 1904. After that, people in Russellville likely used post offices in nearby towns.