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Russell County is a county of the U.S. state of Alabama. As of 2000, the population was 49,756. Its county seat is Phenix City.
History
Russell County was established by an act of the state general assembly on December 18, 1832, from lands ceded to the state by the Creek Indians. Its name is in honor of Colonel Gilbert C. Russell, who fought in the wars against the Creek Indians.
