Marshall

Marshall serves as the administrative center for Harrison County in eastern Texas. The settlement covers roughly 77 square kilometers (30 square miles) in a wooded region near the Louisiana border.

Founders donated land in 1841 to establish a new administrative center with its own water sources. Railway lines reached the settlement later in the 19th century and shifted its economic role in the region.

This town holds monuments and museums dedicated to African American heritage from the 19th century onward. Visitors walk through residential neighborhoods lined with older homes that reflect the architectural tastes of several generations.

The town center can be explored on foot, while drivers find parking near the main streets. Public facilities cluster around a compact area near the historic courthouse.

A small college here trained debaters who won national competitions in the 1930s. That story later became the basis for a film that introduced the college to a wider audience.

Location: Harrison County

Inception: 1841

Elevation above the sea: 126 m

Website: https://marshalltexas.net

GPS coordinates: 32.55000,-94.50000

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:34