Russell, Colorado

Not to be confused with Russell Gulch, Colorado.

Russell in early 2020

Russell is an unincorporated community in Costilla County, in the U.S. state of Colorado. Its elevation is 8,428 feet (2,569 meters).[1]

History

A post office called Russell was in operation between 1876 and 1956.[2] The community was named after William Greeneberry Russell, a prospector.[3]

References

1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Russell, Colorado
2. "Post offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved July 9, 2016.
3. Dawson, John Frank. Place names in Colorado: why 700 communities were so named, 150 of Spanish or Indian origin. Denver, CO: The J. Frank Dawson Publishing Co. p. 44.

37°33′19″N 105°17′16″W