Profile for Marshall, Texas, TX

Old Texas & Pacific railroad town; railroad depot has been restored and opened to visitors

After the fall of Vicksburg, served as government seat during the Civil War

Known for its huge Christmas display, the Wonderland of Lights

Crime: The number of violent crimes recorded by the FBI in 2003 was 128. The number of murders and homicides was 5. The violent crime rate was 5.3 per 1,000 people.

Well-known residents have included:
· George Foreman, boxer
· Y.A. Tittle, football player
· Bill Moyers, journalist

Local festivals include:

• Fireant Festival - Oct. 13-14, 2007
• Stagecoach Day - May 19, 2007

Nearby parks & recreation: Caddo Lake State Park

Historic sites and museums: Starr Family State Historical Park, Harrison County Historical Museum, Marshall Depot and Museum, Marshall Pottery and Museum

Colleges and universities: East Texas Baptist University, Wiley College, Texas State Technical College

Support for libraries: Local government funding for the local library system, in fiscal years 2001-2002, was below the national average. (See library links below.)

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Cemeteries (23)

Colleges (2)

Communities (1)

Hotels (8)

Libraries (1)

Museums (1)

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6% of Marshall residents report German ancestry, and 8% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the Marshall ancestry & family history guide.

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At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Marshall was $15,491, compared with $21,587 nationally.

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20% of Marshall residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.

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Marshall festival dates:

• Fireant Festival - Oct. 13-14, 2007
• Stagecoach Day - May 19, 2007

Dates often change. Check with local tourism officials to be sure.

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Historic districts in Marshall include Ginocchio Historic District ... View historic districts

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Median rent in Marshall, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $347.   Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $681.

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Newspapers in Marshall include Marshall News Messenger

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Harrison County supported George W. Bush in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our Marshall political report.

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The average commute time for Marshall workers is 18 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.

A total of 10 fatal motor vehicle accidents occurred in Marshall between 2001 and 2003, according to reports gathered by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

This is a rate of 4.2 fatal crashes per 10,000 population, which was slightly higher than the national norm.

Hotels in Marshall include Best Western, Comfort Suites Marshall, Econo Lodge Marshall, Holiday Inn Express, La Quinta Inn Marshall, Motel 6, Quality Inn & Suites, Super 8.

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