Why visit Marshall
Townapedia lists 8 museums and landmarks, 18 parks and trails, 38 places to eat, 8 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Bridge No. 5083-Marshall, Marshall 6 Theatre, Bridge No. 5151-Marshall and Old Masonic Temple.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 4°F, and about 44 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Marshall
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Marshall
Marshall is a city in Lyon County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 13,628 at the 2020 census and 13,906 as of 2023 estimates. Marshall is a regional center in southwest Minnesota, and the county seat of Lyon County. It is the headquarters of the Schwan Food Company and the home of Southwest Minnesota State University.
From the Wikipedia article Marshall, Minnesota (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Bridge No. 5083-Marshall
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places
Road bridge in Marshall, United States of America
Museums and landmarks8
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Bridge No. 5151-Marshall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Road bridge in Marshall, United States of America
Old Masonic Temple
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Masonic temple in Marshall, Minnesota
William F. Gieske House
Monument and historic site
601 West Lyon Street, Marshall
Parks, trails and playgrounds18
Freedom Park
Park · 1.1 mi
Otherwise known as "Turtle Park" due to the concrete turtle statue, this park has a ball field, vollyball courts, shelter house,...
South 4th Street, Marshall
Patriot Park
Park · 1.7 mi
One of Marshall's newest parks with a ball field and a large playground.
800 Windstar Street, Marshall
Liberty Park
Park
A beautiful park along the Redwood River that hosts Marshall's only bandshell. There is also playground equipment, restrooms, trails,...
6 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes38
Hunan Lion Restaurant
Restaurant · Bubble Tea, Chinese, Thai
228 West Main Street, Marshall
Su-Th 11:00-20:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00
Main Stay Cafe
Cafe · Breakfast, Coffee Shop, Sandwich
316 West Main Street, Marshall
Mo-Fr 07:00-15:00; Sa 08:00-14:00
Wooden Nickel Burgers & Brew
Restaurant · American, Breakfast, Burger
448 West Main Street, Marshall
Mo-Fr 10:00-19:00; Su 08:00-14:00; Sa 08:00-20:00
Bagels & Brew
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Bagel, Sandwich, Salad, Breakfast · 0.9 mi
1221 East College Drive, Marshall
Mo-Fr 06:30-17:30; Sa-Su 07:30-17:00; PH off
Sazón Catracho Llc
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.2 mi
1404 East College Drive, Marshall
Th 10:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-21:00; Su 10:00-19:00; Tu-We 11:00-20:00
Tavern 507
Restaurant · Burger, American · 1.6 mi
1500 East College Drive, Marshall
Mo-Th 16:00-23:00; Fr 16:00-24:00; Sa 11:00-24:00; Su 11:00-22:00
Ton Kao Deli
Restaurant · Asian · 0.5 mi
110 US Highway 59, Marshall
Mo-Sa 11:00-18:30
26 more on the map.
History
Marshall was platted in 1872 when the railroad was extended to that point. Lake Marshall Township had been established in the area in 1870, and included a post office and several farms. Before that, the site was occasionally used as a campground for groups of Dakota, who hunted and traveled throughout the region. After much discussion, James J. Manton decided on Marshall in honor of Governor William R. Marshall.
The town grew rapidly. In 1873, Samuel Biglari published Marshall's first newspaper, the Prairie Schooner. In the October 25, 1873, issue, he wrote, "Nine months ago the first house was erected. Now there are 79 permanent buildings already constructed, and this number will be increased by others already planned." Marshall became an incorporated village in 1876 and a city on February 20, 1901. In April 1874, the local paper estimated Marshall's population at 300; by 1900 it was 2,088. Holy Redeemer Catholic Church was built in 1884. The Weiner Memorial Hospital was built in 1950. Also during the 1950s, Marvin Schwan transformed his dairy into an ice-cream home-delivery service, which eventually grew into the Schwan Food Company.
From the History section of Marshall, Minnesota on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay8
EverSpring Inn & Suites
Motel and hotel · 1.5 mi
1500 East College Drive, Marshall
Churches and places of worship16
Christ United Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian
400 West Lyon Street, Marshall
Cornerstone United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist
202 North 4th Street, Marshall
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 1.7 mi
1600 East College Drive, Marshall
Radiant Life Church
Church · Southern Baptist · 0.7 mi
500 South Saratoga Street, Marshall
St. Stephen Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 1.2 mi
1301 South 4th Street, Marshall
Shopping17
Gas and EV charging9
Schools, colleges and libraries16
Healthcare3
Avera Therapy & Big Stone Therapies - College Dr
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.7 mi
1104 East College Drive, Marshall
Map of Marshall
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Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24°F | 4°F | 0.9 in | 6.6 in |
| Feb | 29°F | 8°F | 0.9 in | 8.1 in |
| Mar | 41°F | 20°F | 1.6 in | 7.6 in |
| Apr | 57°F | 32°F | 2.8 in | 4.9 in |
| May | 70°F | 46°F | 3.7 in | 0.1 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 57°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 61°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 59°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 50°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 60°F | 36°F | 2.3 in | 0.8 in |
| Nov | 43°F | 22°F | 1.3 in | 5.3 in |
| Dec | 30°F | 10°F | 1.0 in | 10.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Marshall (2 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
Lyon County has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 2022-08-09: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2020-04-07: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-06-12: Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2018-09-05: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2014-07-21: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Southwest Minnesota Regional Airport (MML) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Lynd 5 mi southwest, about 9 min by car
- Ghent 7 mi northwest, about 11 min by car
- Minneota 12 mi northwest, about 20 min by car
- Cottonwood 12 mi northeast, about 20 min by car
- Russell 12 mi southwest, about 19 min by car
- Balaton 15 mi south, about 25 min by car
- Tracy 17 mi southeast, about 27 min by car
- Wood Lake 19 mi northeast, about 30 min by car
- Vesta 19 mi east, about 30 min by car
- Tyler 21 mi southwest, about 34 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
- Marshall MN 1, Jon Platek, CC BY-SA 3.0
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- SMSU student center, J. Corey Butler, Public domain
- BridgeNo5151Marshall, Jatakuck, CC BY-SA 3.0
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