Marshall, Michigan
Marshall is a city of 6,804 people in Calhoun County, Michigan, founded in 1830.
Why visit Marshall
Townapedia lists 20 museums and landmarks, 12 parks and trails, 16 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Bogar Movie Theater, Honolulu House, 12 Mile Road–Kalamazoo River Bridge and Glen Carver Memorial Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 17°F.
Weather in Marshall
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Marshall
Marshall is a city in and the county seat of Calhoun County, Michigan. The population was 6,822 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Marshall, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks20
Honolulu House
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Historic house in Michigan, United States
107 North Kalamazoo Avenue, Marshall
May-Oct: Mo-Su 11:00-16:30; Apr,Nov,Dec: Sa-Su 11:00-16:30;...
12 Mile Road–Kalamazoo River Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 4.5 mi
NRHP-listed bridge in Michigan
Capitol Hill School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Historic school building in Marshall, Michigan, USA
Emporium
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Commercial building located at 154-156 West Michigan Avenue in Marshall, Michigan
Governor's Mansion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Building in Michigan, United States
Harold C. Brooks House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic house in Marshall, Michigan, USA
Isaac Lockwood House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
House in Marshall Township, Michigan
Joy House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
House in Marshall, Michigan, United States
Marshall Avenue Bridge
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic bridge in Marshall, Michigan, USA
Marshall Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic district in Michigan, USA
Masonic Temple Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Building in Marshall, Michigan
National House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Historic hotel in Marshall, Michigan, USA
8 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds12
Restaurants and cafes16
Grassroots Cafe
Cafe · Breakfast, Coffee Shop · 0.9 mi
136 West Michigan Avenue
Mo-Fr 07:30-17:30; Sa 08:00-16:00
Broadway Grille
Diner · American · 0.9 mi
107 West Michigan Avenue, Marshall
Su-Th 11:00-21:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Samar's Candy & Cones
Ice cream · 0.9 mi
146 West Michigan Avenue, Marshall
Su 12:00-16:00; Mo-Sa 10:00-18:00
True North Ice Cream
Ice cream · 0.6 mi
403 South Kalamazoo Avenue, Marshall
Mo-Su 14:00-21:00
Speedy Chick
Fast food · Chicken · 0.5 mi
802 West Michigan Avenue, Marshall
Su 12:00-19:00, Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00
4 more on the map.
History
The town was founded by Sidney Ketchum (1797–1862) in 1830, a land surveyor born in Clinton County, New York, in conjunction with his brother, George Ketchum (1794-1853). The Ketchum brothers explored central lower Michigan in 1830, and in late 1830, Sidney Ketchum obtained government grants for the land on which most of Marshall now stands. The early settlers named the community in honor of Chief Justice of the United States John Marshall from Virginia—whom they greatly admired. This occurred five years before Marshall's death and thus was the first of dozens of communities and counties named for him. The village of Marshall was incorporated March 28, 1836.
From the History section of Marshall, Michigan on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay3
Churches and places of worship6
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging9
Schools, colleges and libraries10
Healthcare1
Map of Marshall
80 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°F | 17°F | 1.6 in |
| Feb | 34°F | 19°F | 1.2 in |
| Mar | 45°F | 27°F | 1.7 in |
| Apr | 59°F | 37°F | 2.9 in |
| May | 70°F | 49°F | 3.7 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 58°F | 3.4 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 62°F | 3.4 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 61°F | 3.4 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 53°F | 3.2 in |
| Oct | 61°F | 42°F | 3.5 in |
| Nov | 47°F | 32°F | 2.1 in |
| Dec | 36°F | 24°F | 1.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Battle Creek Kellogg Ap (14 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Calhoun County has had 5 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2020-03-27: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2003-09-23: Power Outage (Other)
- 2001-01-10: Snow (Snowstorm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
W. K. Kellogg Regional Airport (BTL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 14 miles away.
- Brownlee Park 9 mi northwest, about 15 min by car
- Homer 12 mi southeast, about 19 min by car
- Olivet 12 mi north, about 20 min by car
- Battle Creek 13 mi west, about 21 min by car
- Bellevue 13 mi north, about 20 min by car
- Union City 16 mi southwest, about 26 min by car
- Level Park-Oak Park 17 mi northwest, about 27 min by car
- Concord 18 mi east, about 29 min by car
- Litchfield 19 mi southeast, about 31 min by car
- Coldwater 22 mi south, about 36 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- G.A.R. Hall, rossograph, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Abner Pratt House, Allen Stross, Public domain
- 12 Mile Road Bridge Ceresco, kennethaw88, CC BY 4.0
- EmporiumMarshallMI, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jabez Fitch House — Marshall, Michigan, Christopher L. Riley, CC BY-SA 4.0
- CapitalHillSchoolMarshallMI, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Marshall Avenue Bridge over Rice Creek, Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- WagnersBlockMarshallMI, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- GovernorsMansionMarshallMI, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Trinity Episcopal Church-Marshall, rossograph, CC BY-SA 4.0
- StoneHallMarshallMIB, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- PrindleLiveryStableMarshallMI, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Joy House — Marshall, Michigan, Christopher L. Riley, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Isaac Lockwood House, rossograph, CC BY-SA 4.0
- MasonicTempleMarshallMI, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- NationalHouseMarshallMIA, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- WrightBrooksHouseMarshallMI, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- American Museum of Magic, rossograph, CC BY-SA 4.0
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