Richard B. Russell State Park

Richard B. Russell State Park is a 2,508 acres (10.15 km2) state park located on the shore of Richard B. Russell Lake in Elbert County, Georgia. The park features the 18-hole Arrowhead Golf Course, as well as picnic shelters and a swimming beach.

Richard B. Russell State Park, December 2016

Facilities

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  • 2,508 Acres
  • 28 Tent, Trailer, RV Campsites – cable TV hookups
  • 17 Cottages
  • Lake and Swimming Beach
  • Rowing Area
  • 3 Picnic Shelters
  • Group Shelter
  • 18-Hole Arrowhead Pointe Golf Course and Pro Shop
  • 27-Hole Disc Golf Course

1996 Summer Olympics

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Memorial for 1996 Olympic Training Facility at Richard B. Russell State Park, Elberton, GA.

The town of Elberton, Georgia and Elbert County contributed to the 1996 Summer Olympics by developing a facility to train at Lake Russell for athletes from Canada, the Czech Republic, Ireland, Japan, Moldavia, New Zealand, Russia, Sweden and the United States. Walter McNeely spear-headed the effort and was an Olympic Torchbearer in the 1996 Summer Olympics torch relay. A Pavilion at the Park is named in his memory.[1]

References

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34°10′17″N 82°44′48″W / 34.17146°N 82.74665°W / 34.17146; -82.74665