What farm buildings are common around Russellville?
Hay barns, equipment sheds and workshops are common on farm land in many places. The right building depends on what you store and how you work.[3]
Franklin County seat
Metal buildings for Russellville and northwest Alabama
Russellville is the seat of Franklin County and sits in northwest Alabama. RBC Buildings serves the area from our office in Blountsville.
We have one office, in Blountsville. We do not have an office in Russellville.
Russellville and the Franklin County seat
Russellville is named for Major William Russell, an early settler who helped build Jackson's Military Road after the War of 1812. The town was incorporated on November 27, 1819, and the 2020 census counted 10,855 residents.[2]
It was the first county seat of Franklin County, from 1818 to 1849, and regained the role in 1891. Franklin County covers 647 square miles in northwest Alabama, Franklin County covers 647 square miles in northwest Alabama and includes part of the William B. Bankhead National Forest. and is home to the William B. Bankhead National Forest.[2,3]
A county with that much open land often has room for barns, equipment sheds and workshops. If you are planning a building here, think about use first, then budget, and let the building follow.[3]
Russellville questions
General information. Every project is different, so call us about yours.
Can RBC help with a building for poultry?
RBC designs and builds chicken houses, and our sister company Smith Poultry and Supply handles poultry equipment. Details depend on your operation, so call us.
How far is Blountsville from Russellville?
The drive is long, but RBC serves about a 100 mile radius. We are glad to talk by phone first, and the drive distance appears on this page.
Is a metal roof worth it on a farmhouse?
Many owners like metal roofing for how it looks and for the range of colors. Whether it makes sense depends on your house and budget.
Russellville at a glance
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Russellville has an elevation of 751 feet and covers about 13.51 square miles.[2]
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U.S. Route 43 passes through the eastern side of the city and Alabama State Route 24 through the south side.[2]
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An annual Watermelon Festival is held in August.[2]
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The Roxy Theater, built in 1949, has been revitalized as a venue.[2]
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Franklin County had 32,113 residents in the 2020 census.[3]
Talk with RBC about Russellville
Call (205) 429-4411 to talk about a farm building, shop or commercial space near Russellville. We will take it one step at a time.
Sources
Local details on this page come from these public sources, checked in October 2026.