Marshall County is a county of the state of Alabama, United States. As of the 2020 census the population was 97,612. Its county seat is Guntersville. A second courthouse is in Albertville. Its name is in honor of John Marshall, famous Chief Justice of the United States. Marshall County is a dry county, with the exception of the four cities of Albertville, Arab, Guntersville, and Boaz. Marshall County comprises the Albertville, AL Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Huntsville–Decatur-Albertville, AL Combined Statistical Area.
| Name: | Marshall County |
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| FIPS code: | 01-095 |
| State: | Alabama |
| Founded: | January 9, 1836 |
| Named for: | John Marshall |
| Seat: | Guntersville |
| Largest city: | Albertville |
| Total Area: | 623 sq mi (1,610 km²) |
| Land Area: | 566 sq mi (1,470 km²) |
| Total Population: | 97,612 |
| Population Density: | 160/sq mi (60/km²) |
| Time zone: | UTC−6 (Central) |
| Summer Time Zone (DST): | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Website: | www.marshallco.org |
Marshall County location map. Where is Marshall County?
History
Marshall County was established on January 9, 1836.
Marshall County Road Map
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 623 square miles (1,610 km), of which 566 square miles (1,470 km) is land and 57 square miles (150 km) (9.2%) is water. The Tennessee River runs both north and south within the county.
River
Tennessee River
Adjacent counties
- Jackson County – northeast
- DeKalb County – east
- Etowah County – southeast
- Blount County – south
- Cullman County – southwest
- Morgan County – west
- Madison County – northwest
Marshall County Topographic Map
Marshall County Satellite Map
Marshall County Outline Map
