Marshall, Illinois

Marshall: city in Clark County, Illinois, United States

About

Marshall is a city located in the county of Clark in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,933 and a population density of 405 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,774 inhabitants.

The city was created 191 years ago in 1834.

Marshall is a city in Clark County, Illinois. The area was first settled in 1836 and originally named Darwin.

In 1855, the village name was changed to Marshall after statesman John Marshall. That same year, Marshall was officially established and platted.

The railroad reached Marshall in 1870, bringing economic growth to the region. By 1900, the population had exceeded 2,000 residents. Marshall was incorporated as a city in 1963.

Marshall Today

Today, Marshall has a population of around 3,700 residents. Notable attractions include the Archer House Hotel and Museum, the Clark County Fairgrounds, and Lincoln Trail Homestead State Park.

Marshall retains much of its historic downtown and residential areas as it continues to embrace its small-town roots. The city has several historic sites and buildings that exemplify life in 19th century Illinois.

Some of the city's major employers include TRW Automotive, Clearwave Communications, and Lyons Industries. The area relies on a mixture of light industry and retail.

Conclusion

From its early beginnings as a pioneer village to its growth as a railroad city, Marshall reflects key eras in Illinois history. Its path from frontier settlement to incorporated city represents a common trajectory for small Midwestern towns. Key aspects include its name change, railroad integration, and preservation of its historic heritage.

Marshall locator map
Location of Marshall on Illinois map.

Quick Facts about Marshall

Population 3,774 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Illinois (United States)
County Clark County
Different from Marshall County
Postal code 62441
Phone Area Codes 217
Area 9.7 km2
Latitude & Longitude 39.3914,-87.6936
Capital city Marshall is capital of Clark County
Establishment January 01, 1835 (191 years ago)
Time Zone America/Chicago
Local time 19:43:42 (22nd April 2026)
Density 389 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -4.21% (2010-2020)
Weather 77℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny 7-days weather
Downtown Marshall IL image
Downtown Marshall IL image

Geography

Marshall is located at 39°23'29"N 87°41'37"W (39.3914300, -87.6936400).

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Weather

77°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
8 mph WSW Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. West southwest wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph. C...

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Official website of Marshall

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Marshall decreased by 4.21% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 3,933 - census
2011 3,923 -0.25% estimation process
2012 3,936 0.33% estimation process
2013 3,902 -0.87% estimation process
2014 3,903 0.03% estimation process
2015 3,863 -1.04% estimation process
2016 3,873 0.26% estimation process
2017 3,886 0.33% estimation process
2018 3,852 -0.88% estimation process
2019 3,823 -0.76% estimation process
2020 3,774 -1.3% estimation process
Marshall zip code is 62441. County name: Clark, County fips: 17023
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Best Things to Do in Marshall

1Mill Creek Lake and Park

Rating: 4.4 (231)

20482 N. Park Entrance Rd., Marshall, IL 62441, United States View details

Phone: +12178893901 | Website available

2Lincoln Trail State Park

Rating: 4.7 (78)

16985 E 1350th Rd, Marshall, IL 62441, United States View details

Phone: +12178262222 | Website available

3Fay Pickering Memorial Mountain Bike Trail

Rating: 4.7 (52)

18050-, 18332 N Hammer Rd, Marshall, IL 62441, United States View details

Phone: +12178893901 | Website available

4Clark County Park District- Mill Creek Park

Rating: 4.6 (23)

20482 N. Park Entrance Rd, Marshall, IL 62441, United States View details

Phone: +12178893601 | Website available

5World’s Largest Gavel

Rating: 4.4 (21)

S 6th St, Marshall, IL 62441, United States View details

Where to Eat in Marshall

1Dairy Queen Grill & Chill

Rating: 4.4 (308)

1213 N Michigan Ave, Marshall, IL 62441, United States View details

Phone: +12178265022 | Website available

2Subway

Rating: 3.9 (128)

102 Brysta Dr, Marshall, IL 62441, United States View details

Phone: +12178265890 | Website available

3Church's Chicken

Rating: 3.5 (102)

2003 IL-1, Marshall, IL 62441, United States View details

Phone: +12173400199 | Website available

4Taco Bell

Rating: 1.8 (36)

107 W Trefz Dr, Marshall, IL 62441, United States View details

Phone: +12178261065 | Website available

Where to Stay in Marshall

1Super 8 by Wyndham Marshall

Rating: 3.7 (261)

106 E Trefz Dr, Marshall, IL 62441, United States View details

Phone: +12176864247 | Website available

Services and Civic Places in Marshall

1City of Marshall, Illinois

201 S Michigan Ave, Marshall, IL 62441, United States View details

Phone: +12178268084 | Website available

People born in Marshall (6)

People born in Marshall, including dancer and singer Chris Bennett, baseball player Ed Mayer, politician Fenton Whitlock Booth, .

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Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Marshall, IL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
152381 Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Saint Mary of the Woods (IN) 47876-1099

Nearby Transit Stations (7)

Rail and bus stations connected to Marshall, IL. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
MAT Mattoon station 1718 Broadway Ave. RAIL
EFG Effingham 401 West National Ave. RAIL
DVI Danville, Illinois 379 Lynch Road BUS
CHM Illinois Terminal 45 East University Ave. RAIL
CRF Crawfordsville Spring and Green Streets RAIL

Closest post offices linked to Marshall.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Marshall Post Office Marshall (IL) 62441

Other places with the same name (14)

Other cities in Clark County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Clark County , IL.

City Name Population Title
Casey 2,585 City in Illinois
Martinsville 1,076 Township in Clark County, Illinois
York 853 Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA
Livingston 796 Village in Illinois, US
Westfield 552 Village in Westfield Township, Clark County, Illinois
Farrington 550 Unincorporated community in Illinois
Orange 517 Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States
Melrose 328 Unincorporated community in Illinois
Darwin 321 Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

Distance to Other Cities

Marshall distances to largest Illinois cities