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Located in the rolling hills of southern Kentucky, the city of
Russellville offers a unique blend of history and progressive
achievement, of rural charm and industrial technology, all in one of
Kentucky's oldest and most historic counties.
The Hospital
Logan Memorial Hospital is a 92-bed facility which provides
medical services to the people of Logan County and
surrounding areas. The hospital's services include an
Emergency Department, Same-Day Surgery, Outpatient Programs, Diagnostic
Services, Restorative Care Programs. The hospital's state-of-the-art
technology includes a dual head digital nuclear imaging system, flexible
sigmoidoscope, bone density testing, 16-Slice CT scanning with 3-D capabilities,
and GE Logics and Phillips ATL ultrasound units, both of which feature
advanced Cardiac Imaging that allows us to perform testing on the heart
for accurate diagnoses when urgently needed.
The Community
The home of four Kentucky governors, Logan County has a long and
colorful history as one of Kentucky's oldest counties. The city of
Russellville features an historic downtown area that is home to several
antique shops. Downtown Russellville also has an Historic Walking Tour,
and much of the center of the city is on the National Register of
Historic Places. Many buildings built in the early to late 1800s have
been preserved and are currently used by local businesses. The Shaker
Museum in nearby South Union, one of only seven such communities in the
U.S. open to the public, allows insight into the Shaker way of life.
Recreation
Recreational opportunities are everywhere in Logan County. Enclosed by
dramatic 50-foot sandstone bluffs and spanning 788 acres,
beautiful Lake Malone provides plenty of opportunities for boating,
swimming and fishing. The park includes a campground, marina and beach
area. Running through this secluded wilderness is Laurel Trail,
providing picturesque views of many rock walls, once used as Native
American shelters, as well as mountain laurel, holly, dogwood,
wildflowers and a rich tapestry of native flora. The nearby Red River
is a favorite for canoeing. The 41-acre Glade State Nature Preserve
offers views of rare plants, including the Carolina larkspur and glade
violet.
Russellville has a popular city park system. Memorial Park has a
basketball court, two hard-surface volleyball courts, horseshoe pits, a
croquet court, four tennis courts, a Little League baseball field, a
nature trail, batting cages, three playground areas, a large picnic
shelter with grills, three small picnic shelters with grills, and 20
picnic tables with grills. Hampton Park has a softball field, two
basketball courts, and a large picnic shelter. The Carpenter Center is
a fitness and aquatics facility for families and individuals. The
center houses two indoor swimming pools, two racquetball courts, an
aerobic center, fitness center, indoor walking track and cardiovascular
center.
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