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Richard B. Russell

2650 Russell State Park Dr, Elberton, GA 30635

Richard B. Russell (1897-1971) was an American politician who served as a United States Senator from Georgia from 1933 to 1971. He was born in Elberton, Georgia, and attended the University of Georgia, where he was a member of the Phi Kappa Literary Society. He served in the United States Army during World War I and was a member of the Georgia House of Representatives from 1921 to 1931. He was elected to the United States Senate in 1932 and served until his death in 1971. During his time in the Senate, he was a strong advocate for civil rights and was instrumental in the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. He was also a strong supporter of the military and was a key figure in the establishment of the Department of Defense. He was posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1989.

Amenities

- Recreational Facilities

• Lake

• Swimming

• Fishing

• Ramp

• Boat Rental

• Body Of Water (Russell Lake)

• Rec Hall

• Playground

• Golf

• Kayaking/Canoeing

- Policies

• Pets Welcome

• Day Max Stay (14)

• Tent Camping Allowed

- Other Amenities & Services

• Restroom and Showers

• Laundry

- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)

• Fishing

• Hiking

• Boating

• Kayaking/Canoeing

- Discounts

• Military Discount

- Facility

• Type (State Park)

• Partial Handicap Access

- Internet

• WiFi at Overnite Sites

• WiFi Hotspot

• WiFi at Park

• WiFi Hotspots (1)

• 1 Devices supported per Overnite Site

• 27 Sites with WiFi

- On-Site Rentals

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- Sites

• Spaces Available (27)

• Width (30)

• Max Length (60)

• Gravel Sites (27)

• 30 Amp

• Water (27)

• Electric (27)

• Max Amps (30)

• Pull-thrus (6)

• Pull-thru Size (30 x 60)

• Back-ins (30 x 40)

• Site Length (60)

• Fire Rings

Contact information

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