Historical Marker

Russell House

Winder · Barrow County · Erected 1977

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The Story

Senator and governor Richard B. Russell Jr. grew up in this house, built by his father in 1912. From here the family produced one of Georgia's most powerful 20th-century political dynasties.

About this site

Russell House is a historical marker in Winder, Barrow County, erected in 1977. It is one of 24 historical markers documented in Barrow County, among 57 historic sites cataloged across the county on Georgia Roam.

The site sits at 33.9778, -83.7040 near Winder. The nearest cataloged historic site is Russell Cemetery (cemetery), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Glenwood Elementary and High School, Downtown Winder Historic District (Boundary Increase), and Hal Jackson Park.

This record is drawn from Georgia historical-marker records. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.

📍 33.9778, -83.7040 · Winder, Barrow County

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