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EPISODE · Feb 20, 2021 · 53 MIN

Russellville, KY - The Moon is Beautiful But the Sun Is More Beautiful

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Welcome to Russellville, Ky, county seat of Logan County.  The town had several names in its early existence including Big Boiling Spring, Gasper Butcher's Spring, and Butcher's Station.  The town was ultimately named after Revolutionary War hero, General William Russell in 1798.  The town was home to a number of interesting people including Philip Alston, an 18th century counterfeiter.  Alston was wanted in numerous states for counterfeiting activities but was never caught.  Russellville was also home to four Kentucky governors, numerous NBA players, and several other notable people.  Join us for a quick romp through Russellville!Small Town News--whose headline is it, anyway? @SmallTownNewsImprov 

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Welcome to Russellville, Ky, county seat of Logan County. The town had several names in its early existence including Big Boiling Spring, Gasper Butcher's Spring, and Butcher's Station. The town was ultimately named after Revolutionary War hero, General William Russell in 1798. The town was home to a number of interesting people including Philip Alston, an 18th century counterfeiter. Alston was wanted in numerous states for counterfeiting activities but was never caugh...

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