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Marshall, Michigan

Introduction to Marshall, Michigan

Marshall, Michigan is 11 miles E of Battle Creek, Michigan (center to center) and 83 miles NW of Toledo, Ohio. Located in Calhoun county, the city, which is part of the Kalamazoo - Battle Creek metro area, has a population of 7,459.

Marshall History

The community of Marshall was established by Sidney and George Ketchum in 1830. They named the area "Marshall" in honor of John Marshall, the Chief Justice of the United States from Virginia. Expecting this community to eventually become Michigan's state capitol, a number of doctors, ministers, entrepreneurs, lawyers, and land speculators settled in Marshall. In the mid 19th century, the town had an Underground Railroad station. The residents, who harbored strong anti-slavery sentiments, helped slaves escape from pursuers. The city, which is home to one of the largest National Historic Landmark Districts in the nation, has been referred to as the "virtual textbook of 19th-Century American architecture" by the keeper of the National Register of Historic Places.

Marshall and Nearby Attractions

  • Honolulu House Museum
  • Battle Creek Sanitarium
  • Fort Custer Recreation Area
  • Binder Park Zoo
  • W.J. Beal Botanical Garden

Things To Do In Marshall

Marshall is home to numerous historical markers including the American Museum of Magic, First Baptist Church, Capitol Hill School, Samuel Coleman House, and Butler-Boyce House. G.A.R. Hall Civil War Museum houses Civil War artifacts, Honolulu House Museum includes carpets, furniture, and paintings that recreate the 19th century splendor, and the Michael W. Schragg Post Office and US Postal Museum features 19th and 20th century historical treasures. The Fort Custer Recreation Area, which sits upon nearly 3,000 acres, offers facilities for camping, boating, fishing, and hiking. The city is also close to the Binder Park Zoo, Potter Park Zoo, and W.J. Beal Botanical Garden. Residents of Marshall host the Calhoun County Fair, and the Harvest Festival every year.

Marshall Transportation

Air transportation is available from the Kalamazoo Battle Creek International Airport.

Marshall Higher Education

Nearby colleges include the Kellogg Community College, Spring Arbor University, Jackson Community College, and Western Michigan University.

High Points

Marshall strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):

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College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 15%Marshall College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Marshall, MI

Comparing Marshall to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population99
Senior Citizens88
Well-Paid Single Women89
Age of the Population78
Well-Paid Single Men78
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Racial Diversity36
Male Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married45
Average Household Size34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty88
College Educated Adults89
People in Middle Class or Better78
Median Family Income68

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home88
Walking and Biking to Work88
Short Commute Times78
Public Transportation Use36

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing97
People Living Alone98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals87
Affordability of Rents63
Affordability of Property Taxes42
Housing Recently Built24

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