Russell County is also one of the leading petroleum producing counties in Kansas.

The county was formed in 1793 from Russell County.

Russell County was also the birthplace of other counties.

Located in southwestern Russell County, it contains no incorporated settlements.

They have a singular purpose: to give businesses a foundation for success in Russell County.

Schools in Russell County have experienced major change in the 2010-11 school year.

He was named license commissioner for Russell County in 1892.

He became the first warden of Russell County and chairman of the judicial board for the western district in 1881.

The discovery of oil deposits in Russell County transformed the local economy in the 1920s.

It was given to Russell County in August 2006.