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Introduction to Marshall, Missouri
Marshall, Missouri is located 47 miles W of Columbia, Missouri (center to center) and is 74 miles E of Kansas City, Missouri. It is in Saline County. The population of the city is 12,433.
Marshall History
The City of Marshall was named in honor of John Marshall, the statesman and jurist of the U.S. Supreme Court. The city is the county seat of Saline County, which was established in 1820. The county derived its name from the region's salt springs. The Saline County Courthouse was built in the city in January 1882. It was listed on the National Register of Historical Places in 1977.
Marshall and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Marshall
The Indian Foothills Park is a local attraction. One can enjoy shopping at the Town and Country Mall and Plaza Mall. The Rasse Lake is an ideal place to enjoy boating and fishing. Tourists can plan a trip to the Van Meter State Park, which offers facilities for hiking and camping. It offers a beautiful view and has several picnic areas. One can even visit the Nicholas Beazley Aviation Museum and Arrow Rock State Historical Park.
Marshall Transportation
Columbia Regional Airport provides facilities for air transportation.
Marshall Higher Education
Missouri Valley College is the local higher education institution. Others in the neighborhood include Central Missouri State University, University of Missouri - Columbia, and Lincoln University.
Marshall strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Missouri):
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| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 3% |  |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 3% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State) | Top 10% | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 17% | |
Comparing Marshall to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
 | Marshall Colleges Marshall colleges and trade schools. |
 | Marshall Hotels & Travel Marshall hotels, landmarks, tourism, transportation. |
 | Marshall Mortgage Marshall property, mortgage, and real estate. |
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