Marshall County, Tennessee facts for kids
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Marshall County
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Marshall County Courthouse in Lewisburg
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Location within the U.S. state of Tennessee
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Tennessee |
| Founded | February 20, 1836 |
| Named for | John Marshall |
| Seat | Lewisburg |
| Largest city | Lewisburg |
| Area | |
| • Total | 376 sq mi (970 km2) |
| • Land | 375 sq mi (970 km2) |
| • Water | 0.7 sq mi (2 km2) 0.2%% |
| Population
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| • Total | 34,318  |
| • Density | 82/sq mi (32/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 5th |
Marshall County is a county located in the state of Tennessee, USA. It is in the middle part of Tennessee, one of the three main regions of the state. In 2020, about 34,318 people lived here. The main town and county seat is Lewisburg.
Marshall County is part of the larger Nashville metropolitan area. It is also known for being home to the Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders' and Exhibitors' Association. This county is also where the unique fainting goat breed was first developed. To celebrate these special goats, Marshall County holds an annual festival called "Goats, Music and More." People from all over the world come to visit this fun event.
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History of Marshall County
Marshall County was created in 1836. It was formed from parts of four other counties: Giles, Bedford, Lincoln, and Maury.
The county was named after John Marshall. He was a very important American jurist, which means a legal expert or judge. John Marshall served as the Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. This is the highest court in the country.
Three Tennessee governors lived in Marshall County when they ran for governor. These were Buford Ellington, Henry Hollis Horton, and Jim Nance McCord.
Geography of Marshall County
Marshall County covers a total area of about 376 square miles. Most of this area, about 375 square miles, is land. Only a small part, about 0.7 square miles, is water. The Duck River flows through and drains a large part of the county.
Counties Next to Marshall County
Marshall County shares its borders with several other counties:
- Rutherford County (to the northeast)
- Bedford County (to the east)
- Lincoln County (to the southeast)
- Giles County (to the southwest)
- Maury County (to the west)
- Williamson County (to the northwest)
Protected Natural Areas
Marshall County is home to some beautiful protected natural areas:
- Henry Horton State Park
- Wilson School Road Forest and Cedar Glades State Natural Area
People of Marshall County (Demographics)
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1840 | 14,555 | — | |
| 1850 | 15,616 | 7.3% | |
| 1860 | 14,592 | −6.6% | |
| 1870 | 16,207 | 11.1% | |
| 1880 | 19,259 | 18.8% | |
| 1890 | 18,906 | −1.8% | |
| 1900 | 18,763 | −0.8% | |
| 1910 | 16,872 | −10.1% | |
| 1920 | 17,375 | 3.0% | |
| 1930 | 15,574 | −10.4% | |
| 1940 | 16,030 | 2.9% | |
| 1950 | 17,768 | 10.8% | |
| 1960 | 16,859 | −5.1% | |
| 1970 | 17,319 | 2.7% | |
| 1980 | 19,698 | 13.7% | |
| 1990 | 21,539 | 9.3% | |
| 2000 | 26,767 | 24.3% | |
| 2010 | 30,617 | 14.4% | |
| 2020 | 34,318 | 12.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1790–1960, 1900–1990, 1990–2000, 2010-2014 |
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The U.S. Census Bureau collects information about the people living in different areas. This information is called demographics. It helps us understand the population.
2020 Census Information
According to the 2020 United States census, there were 34,318 people living in Marshall County. These people lived in 12,324 households, and 8,624 of these were families.
The table below shows the different racial and ethnic groups that make up the population of Marshall County:
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 28,255 | 82.33% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 2,018 | 5.88% |
| Native American | 103 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 142 | 0.41% |
| Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.02% |
| Other/Mixed | 1,558 | 4.54% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,235 | 6.51% |
Communities in Marshall County
Marshall County has several towns and communities within its borders.
City
Towns
- Chapel Hill
- Cornersville
- Petersburg (part of this town is in another county)
Unincorporated Communities
These are smaller communities that are not officially organized as cities or towns:
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Marshall (Tennessee) para niños
