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Marshall, Texas

Introduction to Marshall, Texas

Marshall, Texas is 22 miles E of Longview, Texas (center to center) and 142 miles E of Dallas, Texas. It is in Harrison county. The city is part of the Longview - Marshall metro area. The population of Marshall is 23,935.

Marshall History

Marshall was established in 1841 and became the county seat of Harrison County, which was founded in the late 1830s. Marshall was first settled in around 1839 and was incorporated in 1843. It was named after John Marshall, chief justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. Marshall was also nicknamed “The Athens of Texas”. It was the first city in Texas that had a telegraph service in the early 1800s. The Texas and Pacific Railway entered the city in the early 1870s.

Marshall and nearby Attractions

  • Michelson Museum of Art
  • Ginocchio/ Harrison County Historical Museum
  • Starr Family Home State Historic Site
  • Caddo Lake State Park
  • Marshall Depot and Museum
  • Marshall Pottery and Museum

Things To Do In Marshall

The city of Marshall offers a number of recreational facilities. You can visit Caddo Lake State Park, Miller Park, Spring Street Park, Marshall City Park, Wyatt Park, and Oak Trail Park. The Franks Antique Doll Museum, Michelson Museum of Art, Marshall Pottery and Museum, and Ginocchio/ Harrison County Historical Museum provide valuable information about the region's history and culture. Golf lovers can visit the Cypress Valley Golf Club. In addition, the city hosts several annual events and festivals such as the Fireant Festival and Stagecoach Day.

Marshall Transportation

Air transportation facilities can be availed from East Texas Regional Airport.

Marshall Higher Education

East Texas Baptist University, Marshall College of Beauty, and Wiley College lie within the city.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyMarshall Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Marshall Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Marshall, TX

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity109
Female Share of the Population89
Senior Citizens77
Children Under 5 Years Old64
Age of the Population35
Well-Paid Single Women37
Male Share of the Population33
Well-Paid Single Men25

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size64
Portion of People Married42

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults58
Median Family Income35
People in Middle Class or Better24
People Above Poverty23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Walking and Biking to Work68
Working at Home56
Public Transportation Use37

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes98
Affordability of Rents86
Seasonal and Vacation Housing86
People Living Alone68
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals57
Housing Recently Built42

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime22
Low Property Crime22
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