Marshall, North Dakota facts for kids
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Marshall, North Dakota
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 Marshall, North Dakota
Location in North Dakota
Marshall, North Dakota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Dunn |
| Elevation | 1,982 ft (604 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
58644
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1030104 |
Marshall is a small, quiet place in North Dakota, United States. It is not a city or a town with its own government. Instead, it is known as an unincorporated community.
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About Marshall
Marshall is located in the southeastern part of Dunn County. This county is in the western half of the state of North Dakota. It is a very rural area, meaning there are not many large cities nearby.
Where is Marshall Located?
Marshall can be found along North Dakota Highway 8. This highway helps connect different parts of the state. It lies to the east-southeast of Manning. Manning is an important place in Dunn County.
The County Seat
Manning is the county seat of Dunn County. A county seat is like the main town or city in a county. It is usually where the county government offices are located. This means important decisions for Dunn County are made in Manning.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a group of homes or buildings that are not part of an official city or town. They do not have their own local government, like a mayor or a city council. Instead, they are governed by the larger county or state.
- People living in unincorporated communities still get services. These services, like roads and emergency help, are provided by the county.
- These communities are often very small. They might have just a few houses or businesses.
- Marshall is one such community in North Dakota.
