Marshall, Texas
Marshall is a city in Harrison County, Texas, in East Texas, about 23 miles east of Longview as the crow flies, with a population of about 24,263.
Harrison
County
24,263
Population
East Texas
Region
29.8 sq mi
Land Area
23 mi
straight line to Longview
Updated October 2026 · Population: U.S. Census Bureau estimate for July 1, 2024. Land area and coordinates: U.S. Census Bureau. · Marshall on Wikipedia
Marshall City Limits
The official city boundary and the major highways through Marshall.
Major roads: Loop 390 · Hwy 43 · I-20 · State Hwy 154 · State Hwy 43 · State Loop 390 · US Hwy 59 · US Hwy 80
Boundary & roads: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line).
Marshall from our research
What we've verified about Marshall, one line per topic. Each links to the full page and its sources.
- History
- Antebellum cotton wealth, a Confederate capital, the T&P Railway, Wiley College and the Great Debaters, and the birthplace of boogie-woogie. Details →
- Dining
- 72 verified places to eat and drink; most common: Burgers & American · Mexican & Tex-Mex · Coffee, Sweets & Bakery; 9 have a full bar. Details → Source: Texas Comptroller sales-tax permit records, checked place by place
- Schools
- 10 public schools within 12 miles, in Marshall ISD, Panola Charter School and Trinity Charter School. Details → Source: Texas Education Agency AskTED directory — open campuses, enrollment as of Oct 2025
- Utilities
- Electricity from SWEPCO (regulated, no plan shopping), CenterPoint gas, City of Marshall water, and internet in Harrison County. Details →
- Outdoors
- Nearest state parks: Caddo Lake (14 mi), Martin Creek Lake (22 mi), Daingerfield (38 mi). Nearest lakes: Caddo Lake (24 mi), Martin Creek Lake (24 mi). Details → Source: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department — park locations
- Contractors
- 10 licensed plumbers, 13 licensed HVAC contractors and 15 licensed electricians serve Marshall. Details → Source: TSBPE and TDLR license records, checked business by business
FAQ: Marshall, Texas
Harrison County. The U.S. Census Bureau's 2020 place-by-county list places all of Marshall in Harrison County.
East Texas guides
Region-wide guides that put Marshall in context — where to go, what things cost, and how people actually live here.
Moving to East Texas: What You Need to Know
Thinking about moving to East Texas? A fact-checked guide to healthcare, schools, getting around, weather, and daily life in Tyler, Jacksonville, and the towns around them.
Read Guide →Things to Do in East Texas
What to do in East Texas, checked against official sources: Tyler's Rose Garden and Caldwell Zoo, Canton's First Monday Trade Days, the Texas State Railroad, state parks, museums and festivals.
Read Guide →Cost of Living in East Texas
What it costs to live in East Texas, using Census figures: home values and rents in Tyler, Jacksonville and Athens compared with Texas and the big metros, plus taxes, utilities, healthcare and driving.
Read Guide →Retiring in East Texas: Why Retirees Love It Here
Retiring in East Texas: Tyler's trauma-designated hospitals, Texas 65+ school-tax exemptions, lake towns like Gun Barrel City and Hideaway, and sourced drive times and weather.
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