Marshall County, Indiana facts for kids
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Marshall County
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Marshall County courthouse in Plymouth, Indiana
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Location within the U.S. state of Indiana
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Indiana |
| Founded | February 7, 1835 (authorized) 1836 (organized) |
| Named for | John Marshall |
| Seat | Plymouth |
| Largest city | Plymouth |
| Area | |
| • Total | 449.74 sq mi (1,164.8 km2) |
| • Land | 443.63 sq mi (1,149.0 km2) |
| • Water | 6.11 sq mi (15.8 km2) 1.36%% |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 46,095 |
| • Estimate
(2023)
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46,352  |
| • Density | 102.4926/sq mi (39.5726/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional district | 2nd |
| Indiana county number 50 | |
Marshall County is a county located in the state of Indiana, USA. In 2020, about 46,095 people lived here. The main city and county seat is Plymouth.
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History of Marshall County
The Indiana State Legislature decided to create Marshall County on February 7, 1835. It was one of thirteen new counties in northeast Indiana. The county was named after John Marshall, who was a very important judge called the U.S. Chief Justice. He passed away in 1835.
The county's government officially started in 1836. This was during the early days when people first began settling there. Soon after, in 1838, the Potawatomi people, who were the original inhabitants, were moved from their lands.
The first settlers arrived in 1835. They came after the Black Hawk War ended and the Erie Canal was finished. Many of these early settlers were from New England. They were often called "Yankees" and were descendants of English Puritans. These Puritans had settled New England a long time ago, in the colonial era.
Most of these settlers were part of the Congregational Church. However, because of a religious movement called the Second Great Awakening, many had become Methodists or Baptists before moving to Indiana. Because of their New England background, some places in Marshall County are named after places there. For example, Plymouth is named after Plymouth, Massachusetts. This is where the famous ship Mayflower landed in 1620.
Geography and Nature
Marshall County has low, rolling hills. Most of the land is used for farming. The highest spots are about 900 feet (274 meters) above sea level. These are found along the southern border with Fulton County.
The county has three important bodies of water. These are Lake of the Woods in the northeast, Lake Maxinkuckee in the southwest, and part of Koontz Lake in the northwest. The Yellow River flows through the northern, central, and western parts of the county, passing by Plymouth. The Tippecanoe River flows southwest through the southeastern part of the county.
In 2010, Marshall County covered about 449.74 square miles (1,164.8 square kilometers). Most of this, about 443.63 square miles (1,149.0 sq km), is land. The rest, about 6.11 square miles (15.8 sq km), is water.
Neighboring Counties
- St. Joseph County - north
- Elkhart County - northeast
- Kosciusko County - east
- Fulton County - south
- Pulaski County - southwest
- Starke County - west/CST Border
Protected Natural Areas
- Menominee Wetland Conservation Area (west of Plymouth)
- Potawatomi Wildlife Park (on the west bank of the Tippecanoe River in the southeast)
Main Roads
US 6
US 30
US 31
SR 8
SR 10
SR 17
SR 25
SR 106
SR 110
SR 117
SR 331
Towns and Communities
Cities and Towns
Census-Designated Place
- Koontz Lake (partially)
Smaller Communities
- Burr Oak
- Donaldson
- Harris
- Hibbard
- Inwood (called "Pearson" from 1854–1856)
- Maxinkuckee
- Old Tip Town
- Teegarden
- Tippecanoe
- Tyner
- Walnut
Townships
- Bourbon
- Center
- German
- Green
- North
- Polk
- Tippecanoe
- Union
- Walnut
- West
Climate and Weather
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In Plymouth, the average temperatures change throughout the year. In January, it's usually around 16°F (minus 9°C). In July, it can reach about 86°F (30°C). The coldest temperature ever recorded was minus 25°F (minus 32°C) in January 1985. The hottest was 109°F (43°C) in July 1936.
The amount of rain and snow also changes. February usually gets the least, about 1.86 inches (4.7 cm). June gets the most, about 4.48 inches (11.4 cm).
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1840 | 1,651 | — | |
| 1850 | 5,348 | 223.9% | |
| 1860 | 12,722 | 137.9% | |
| 1870 | 20,211 | 58.9% | |
| 1880 | 23,414 | 15.8% | |
| 1890 | 23,818 | 1.7% | |
| 1900 | 25,119 | 5.5% | |
| 1910 | 24,175 | −3.8% | |
| 1920 | 23,744 | −1.8% | |
| 1930 | 25,077 | 5.6% | |
| 1940 | 25,935 | 3.4% | |
| 1950 | 29,468 | 13.6% | |
| 1960 | 32,443 | 10.1% | |
| 1970 | 34,986 | 7.8% | |
| 1980 | 39,155 | 11.9% | |
| 1990 | 42,182 | 7.7% | |
| 2000 | 45,128 | 7.0% | |
| 2010 | 47,051 | 4.3% | |
| 2020 | 46,095 | −2.0% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 46,352 | −1.5% | |
| US Decennial Census 1790-1960 1900-1990 1990-2000 2010 |
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According to the 2010 United States Census, Marshall County had 47,051 people. There were 17,406 households, which are groups of people living together. About 12,516 of these were families. The county had about 106 people per square mile.
Most people in the county (93.5%) were white. About 0.5% were black or African American, and 0.5% were Asian. About 3.8% were from other races. People of Hispanic or Latino background made up 8.4% of the population.
When it came to where people's families originally came from, about 35.4% had German roots. About 11.2% had Irish ancestors, and 8.5% had English ancestors.
About 35.2% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (57.2%) were married couples. The average household had 2.66 people. The average family had 3.15 people. The average age of people in the county was 38.4 years old.
The average yearly income for a household was about $47,697. For families, it was about $58,017. About 12.2% of all people in the county lived below the poverty line. This included 17.1% of those under 18 and 10.4% of those aged 65 or older.
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Marshall (Indiana) para niños
