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About Russellville

Nestled in the heart of the Arkansas River Valley, between the Ozark and Ouachita Mountains, Russellville offers an enriched quality of life to all. We are a thriving community that is home to established names such as Arkansas Tech University, Arkansas Nuclear One, and Lake Dardanelle State Park & Feltners Whatta-burger.

During the winter season, we hold the annual Christmas Festival,the largest in Arkansas. Fresh, new business and industry can be found throughout the region. Recreation like none other is available right on our shores with Lake Dardanelle. Shopping and entertainment abound with quaint shops and retail outlets sprinkled all around town. You'll also discover remote beauty that can only be found in the Arkansas River Valley, you just have to look.

Famous people from Russellville, AR include:

-Natalie Carnerday (Actress)

-Corliss Williamson (NBA Player)

-Scott Bradley, most known for his works in Tom and Jerry (MGM) cartoons

-Famed knife maker Jimmy Lile

-Eddie Meador (NFL Player)

-Greg Horne (NFL Player)

-Ray Burnett (NFL Player)

-Elizabeth Ward (Miss America 1982)

-Brooks Hays began his law practice in Russellville with his father before becoming a U.S. representative and an adviser to Presidents John F. Kennedy and Lyndon Johnson.

-- Latest Update 2011/02/08 by Gurumypc