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

History

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

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