Marshfield, Wisconsin
Marshfield is a city of 18,700 people in Marathon County, Wisconsin, founded in 1868.
Why visit Marshfield
Townapedia lists 12 museums and landmarks, 21 parks and trails, 35 places to eat, 11 places to stay and 7 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Rogers Cinema, University of Wisconsin–Marshfield/Wood County, World's Largest Round Barn and Columbia Park Band Shell.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 80°F; January lows average 7°F.
Weather in Marshfield
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Marshfield
Marshfield is a city in Wood and Marathon counties of the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 18,929 at the 2020 census; of this, 18,119 were in Wood County and 810 were in Marathon County. It is a principal city of the Marshfield–Wisconsin Rapids micropolitan statistical area, which includes all of Wood County and had a population of 74,207 in 2020.
From the Wikipedia article Marshfield, Wisconsin (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do7
University of Wisconsin–Marshfield/Wood County
School · 1.6 mi
Satellite campus of the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, USA
Museums and landmarks12
World's Largest Round Barn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Round barn in Wisconsin, United States of America
513 E. 17th Street, Marshfield
Columbia Park Band Shell
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic structure in Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States
Marshfield Central Avenue Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic District
Pleasant Hill Residential Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Marshfield, Wisconsin
Upham Mansion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States
Wahle-Laird House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in Wisconsin, United States
Weinbrenner Shoe Factory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic building in Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States
West Fifth Street-West Sixth Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic district in Wisconsin, United States
Willard D. Purdy Junior High and Vocational School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
School building in Wisconsin, United States of America
Jurustic Park
Museum · 5.0 mi
Open air museum in Wisconsin, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds21
Hamus Nature Preserve and Recreation Area
Hiking and trails · 2.6 mi
201 Wilderness View DR, Marshfield
Joe & Bernadine Weber's Nature Park
Park · 2.1 mi
Joe & Bernadine Weber's Nature Park is a 37-acre park located at the corner of Holly Court and West 5th Street. Facilities include:...
2901 West 5th Street, Marshfield
9 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes35
Libby McNeill's Food & Drink
Restaurant · Fine Dining · 1.5 mi
2700 South Central Avenue
Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00
Lumberyard Bar & Grill
Diner · American · 1.4 mi
1651 North Central Avenue, Marshfield
Mo-Fr 10:30-22:00, Sa 11:00-22:00, Su 11:00-20:00
China Chef
Restaurant · Chinese
233 South Central Avenue, Marshfield
Tu-Fr 11:00-20:00; Sa-Su 13:00-20:00; PH unknown
Mushu's
Restaurant · Asian, Bubble Tea · 0.6 mi
601 North Central Avenue, Marshfield
Su-Sa 11:00-21:00
Nagoya Japanese Sushi & Steak House
Restaurant · Japanese, Sushi · 1.4 mi
Su-Mo, We-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
23 more on the map.
History
In 1851 and 1853, when the area was still forested, surveyors working for the U.S. government marked all the section corners in the 6 by 6 miles (9.7 by 9.7 km) square which now includes Marshfield, Hewitt, and Cameron, working on foot with compass and chain. When done, the deputy surveyor filed this general description:
This Township is nearly all Dry land, there being no Swamp of consequence in it. There being too much clay & rocks in it. Particularly that part which contains Fir & Hemlock. The surface is rough & uneven(?) and rather to flat for anything but meadow. There is some good Pine it but too much scattering to make it an object. The Township is well watered with small streams but none of them are of sufficient size for Milling purposes. The streams are lined with Alder & many of them producing good hay. There are no improvements in this Township.
Marshfield was settled much later than many surrounding towns. DuBay started his trading post 40 miles (64 km) east on the Wisconsin River around 1818. A sawmill was built at Nekoosa in 1832. A sawmill was built at Neillsville around 1847. The first building at Marshfield came in 1872.
From the History section of Marshfield, Wisconsin on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay11
Holiday Inn Conference Center Marshfield
Motel and hotel · 0.4 mi
750 South Central Avenue, Marshfield
Churches and places of worship11
Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church
Church · Catholic · 1.1 mi
510 South Columbus Avenue, Marshfield
Shopping11
Gas and EV charging9
The Bread and Butter Shop
Gas station · 0.8 mi
1502 South Central Avenue, Marshfield
Schools, colleges and libraries24
Marshfield High School
School · 1.1 mi
1401 East Becker Road, Marshfield
Healthcare8
Aspirus Clinic - Marshfield
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.4 mi
146 North Central Avenue, Marshfield
Marshfield Children's Hospital
Hospital · 1.0 mi
611 Saint Joseph Avenue, Marshfield
Marshfield Clinic Marshfield Plaza Therapy Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.2 mi
212 East Upham Street, Marshfield
Map of Marshfield
149 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23°F | 7°F | 0.7 in |
| Feb | 27°F | 10°F | 0.5 in |
| Mar | 39°F | 22°F | 1.2 in |
| Apr | 54°F | 33°F | 2.2 in |
| May | 67°F | 45°F | 3.0 in |
| Jun | 76°F | 55°F | 3.8 in |
| Jul | 80°F | 58°F | 3.0 in |
| Aug | 78°F | 57°F | 3.2 in |
| Sep | 70°F | 49°F | 3.0 in |
| Oct | 56°F | 37°F | 2.0 in |
| Nov | 41°F | 25°F | 1.2 in |
| Dec | 28°F | 14°F | 0.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Marshfield Muni Ap (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
Marathon County has had 8 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-06-30: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2020-04-04: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2010-10-21: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2004-06-18: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Marshfield Municipal Airport (MFI) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Hewitt 4 mi southeast, about 6 min by car
- Auburndale 8 mi east, about 13 min by car
- Spencer 9 mi northwest, about 14 min by car
- Chili 10 mi west, about 15 min by car
- Stratford 11 mi northeast, about 17 min by car
- Pittsville 15 mi south, about 25 min by car
- Unity 15 mi northwest, about 24 min by car
- Granton 15 mi west, about 24 min by car
- Vesper 16 mi southeast, about 26 min by car
- Loyal 17 mi west, about 27 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
- Marshfield Central Ave Historical District, Jeff the quiet, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Central Wisconsin State Fair, Jeff the quiet, Public domain
- Pleasant Hill Marshfield WI, Jeff the quiet, CC0
- Charles Hotel Marshfield Wisc, Jeff the quiet, CC0
- Wahle-Laird House, Jeff the quiet, Public domain
- Gov William Upham House, Downspec, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Weinbrunner's Shoe Factory, Marshfield, Wisconsin, America., DavidFarmbrough, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Willard D Purdy Junior High, Jeff the quiet, Public domain
- Charles and Nettie Blodgett house Marshfield Wisconsin 2, Jeff the quiet, CC0
- Columbia Park Bandshell, Jeff the quiet, CC0
- UW-Stevens Point at Marshfield, Wikideas1, CC0
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