You don’t have to own a boat to enjoy historic Lake Cumberland, a deep and clean 1,200 miles of shore created from a river and leading up to the nationally known Wolf Creek Dam and beautiful Kendall Park below. Year-round world-class fishing and summertime memories start here. Opportunities for new business are as fertile as the ground. Hwy 127 is an artery of traffic like none other in South Central Kentucky. Building a dream home with a property to match is common. Tending a backyard garden or finding acreage for cattle and corn are also common. Creativity and love of music have a place here; artisans, both professional and hobbyists, seem to thrive in Russell County.
Entering the charming square in Jamestown, you’re greeted by a World War I soldier, a doughboy, representing many of the grandfathers of the residents today. The square is an active core of business and entertainment. Russell Springs, a famous healing destination of a mineral spring, is located right off the Cumberland Parkway or along 127 South. Shopping, property, and award-winning catfish can be found here any day. And if you do purchase a home here, there are places for landscaping, gardening, and more right in the same zip code. Whether you are visiting or relocating, the cordial greeting and help along the way from the friendly people of Russell County is contagious. And you will get used to it. – Cindy Lamb