Marshall County

Marshall County is an administrative division in northern Indiana featuring lakes, wetlands, and farmland across its landscape. Plymouth serves as the county seat, housing the main governmental offices that serve the region.

The county was established in 1835 and named after John Marshall, who served as Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. This founding created an official administrative structure for the region.

Early settlers from New England brought farming traditions that still shape how communities are organized across the region today. You can see these roots in the way small towns are laid out and in the agricultural practices that remain central to local life.

Plymouth is where to find administrative services and information about the county. The area is best explored by car since communities and attractions are spread across the region.

Lake Maxinkuckee, the state's second largest natural lake, sits within the county boundaries and has deep ties to local heritage. This lake draws visitors interested in water activities and offers a window into the area's past.

Location: Indiana

Inception: February 7, 1835

Capital city: Plymouth

Shares border with: St. Joseph County, Elkhart County, Kosciusko County, Fulton County, Pulaski County, Starke County

Website: http://co.marshall.in.us

GPS coordinates: 41.33000,-86.26000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:29