Russell Springs Wedding

Russell Springs is the largest city in Russell County, Kentucky. The area had thrived since the 1850's as a health resort because of its location near a chalybeate spring. The town itself was founded in 1850 by Samuel Patterson and was referred to as Big Boiling Springs. The post office was first established on May 17, 1855 and named "Kimble", in honor leading businessman of George Kimble. In 1901 the town was renamed Russell Springs. The population was 2,399 at the 2000 census.

Russell Springs is the home of Miss USA 2006 Tara Conner.

Russell Springs is located at 37317N, 85452W (37.054853, -85.081162)GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 11.9 km (4.6 mi), all land.

As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 2,399 people, 1,157 households, and 673 families residing in the city. The population density was 200.9/km (520.4/mi). There were 1,280 housing units at an average density of 107.2/km (277.7/mi). The racial makeup of the city was 98.79% White, 0.17% African American, 0.13% Native American, 0.46% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.08% from other races, and 0.33% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.63% of the population.