Marshall, Minnesota
11 topographic sheets cover this place, the earliest surveyed in 1953 and the latest in 1986. It stands in Marshall City. It lies in ZIP code area 56258. The Survey maps it on the Marshall quadrangle. 13,628 people lived here at the 2020 count. It stands 1,161 feet above sea level.
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On record in Marshall
Buildings and businesses the archive holds for this place. Each opens its own page, with the source record it came from.
On the National Register 4 records
Bridge No. 5083-Marshalllisted 1998
Bridge No. 5151-Marshalllisted 1998
William F. Gieske Houselisted 1982
Masonic Temple Delta Lodge No. 119listed 1982
Population over time
2 figuresMarshall fell from 13,680 to 13,628 between 2010 and 2020. These are the recorded population figures Wikidata holds for this place, reached through the Geographic Names Information System number this page is keyed on rather than by name, so they belong to this place and not to another of the same name. Most are census counts, but not all are: an early figure may be a founding or settlement estimate, and an estimate published within five years of a census is left out. The change column is computed, and is left blank where more than 20 years separate a figure from the one before it, because a gap that long is not a change between two counts.
| Year | People | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 13,680 | |
| 2020 | 13,628 | -52 (-0%) |
Topographic sheets covering this place
6 surveys from 11 printed sheetsMatched by testing this settlement's coordinate against the published boundary of every sheet in the United States Geological Survey's historical collection. Each opens the scanned sheet at the Survey.
- 1953 USGS New Ulm quadrangle1:250000, 3 printings
- 1957 USGS New Ulm quadrangle1:250000
- 1958 USGS New Ulm quadrangle1:250000
- 1963 USGS Marshall quadrangle1:24000, 3 printings
- 1967 USGS New Ulm quadrangle1:250000
- 1986 USGS Tracy quadrangle1:100000, 2 printings
In the county-history sources
11,741 words on this townshipHistory of Lyon County, published 1884 names this settlement in its chapter on Marshall City. These are the passages that mention it, exactly as the scans read.
This township, in which is located the village of Marshall, the couuty seat, is named from a lake which lies in the southeast part ot the town. It is six miles west of Redwood county and iwelve miles sou'ih ol Yellow Medicine, and is town 111, ran^e 41.
Passage source: History of Lyon County, published 1884.
The town was the first organized town of the county, though its settlement is ante-dated by that ot Lynd. The first settlement was made in 1869, W. H. Langdon, now of Lynd, locating a claim on section 8 in June of that year.
Passage source: History of Lyon County, published 1884.
C. H. Whitney and C. H. Upton located the same summer on section 4, tho former on the southeast quarter, and the latter on the northeast quarter, both now embraced in the village incorporation. In the fall of '69 L. W. Langdon and his sou, E. B, Langdon, located in the town, on sections 18 and 8 re- .spectively. In 1870 the town gained several settlers, among whom were M.
Passage source: History of Lyon County, published 1884.
Machine-read from a century-old scan, so expect the errors a machine makes: misspelled names, dropped words, stray characters.
Read the whole chapter on Marshall City - it names this place 50 more 50 times.
Fires near this place
1 since 2013Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 1 fire within 5 miles of Marshall in 2013, burning about 4 acres in total. None started naturally. None was recorded as arson. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a fire counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Reported cause | Fires |
|---|---|
| Debris and open burning | 1 |
The most recent of them, most recent first, with the day each was reported and the service that recorded it.
| Date | Cause | Size | Reported by | Name on the report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 May 2013 | Debris and open burning | 4.0 acres | Minnesota Department of Natural Resources | not named |
Settlements close enough to share some of these fires:
Mines and quarries near this place
2 within 5 milesRegional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal mineral resources record lists 2 workings within 5 miles of Marshall: 2 producers. All of them still produce. What was taken out: Sand and Gravel, Construction. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a quarry counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Where | Site | Commodity | Status | Recorded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall Pit No 2 | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | ||
| Marshall Pit and Mill | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Producer |
Storms near this place
60 of 83 shownRegional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Marshall in 83 storm reports between 1993 and 2025: 41 hail, 24 thunderstorm wind, 6 tornado, 6 flash flood. No death or injury is recorded in these reports. Each account below is quoted exactly as the forecast office filed it, from the NOAA Storm Events Database, and each date opens the federal record of that event.
| When | Event | Place named | Harm | What the report says |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2011 | Thunderstorm Wind | Marshall | $300,000 | Thunderstorm winds caused widespread tree damage, including numerous trees blown down. Several roads were blocked by fallen trees. Roofs and siding of several homes were damaged directly by the wind, and also by falling trees and wind blown tree debris. The winds also blew down power poles and lines, causing a power outage. The winds were accompanied by large hail. |
| August 1996 | Thunderstorm Wind | Marshall | $300,000 | no account filed |
| July 2017 | Tornado (EF0) | Marshall | $30,000 | Most of the damage to the area was a result of 80 to 100 mph winds. However, there were indications of a very brief tornado that enhanced the damage. |
| July 2017 | Tornado (EF0) | Marshall | $25,000 | Most of the damage was a result of strong thunderstorm winds of 80 to 100 mph, but the damage survey results showed an indication of a brief tornado that resulted in an enhanced area of damage. |
| July 2011 | Hail | Marshall | $10,000 | Large hail, driven by damaging winds, broke windows, dented vehicles, and caused an unknown amount of crop damage. |
| April 2001 | Thunderstorm Wind | Marshall | $10,000 | no account filed |
| August 2012 | Thunderstorm Wind | Marshall | $5,000 | Thunderstorm winds damaged siding on mobile homes. |
| May 1996 | Thunderstorm Wind | Marshall | $5,000 | no account filed |
| July 2020 | Thunderstorm Wind | Marshall | $1,500 | An 11 inch diameter tree limb fell on a car, causing damage to the vehicle. Property damage costs are rough estimates. |
| August 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Marshall | - | Thunderstorm wind gusts caused major tree damage across the city of Marshall, with several downed trees blocking roadways. |
| July 2025 | Flash Flood | Marshall | - | Heavy rainfall from 4 to 8 inches in just a couple of hours led to flooding of numerous roads around Marshall. |
| July 2025 | Flash Flood | Marshall | - | Video showed flowing water roughly one foot deep across U.S. Highway 59 near the intersection of MN Highway 23. |
| July 2025 | Flash Flood | Marshall | - | The Marshall Fire Department performed a water rescue for a person trapped in a flooded car. |
| August 2025 | Flash Flood | Marshall | - | Heavy rainfall caused inundation and persistent flooding of County Road 6 between U.S. Highway 59 and County Road 35, resulting in closing of the road for several hours. |
| August 2025 | Flood | Marshall | - | Several county roads were under water and closed for several hours after the initial flooding, including 170th Street northwest of Balaton and County Road 6 south of Marshall. |
| July 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | Marshall | - | A large tree limb from 6 to 10 inches in diameter was downed by thunderstorm wind gusts. |
| May 2022 | Thunderstorm Wind | Marshall | - | Trees downed by strong thunderstorm winds. |
| May 2022 | Thunderstorm Wind | Marshall | - | Numerous small tree limbs were downed by thunderstorm winds. |
| August 2022 | Thunderstorm Wind | Marshall | - | A storage shed was badly damaged by thunderstorm wind gusts at the Marshall, Minnesota School District CTE Center. |
| September 2018 | Hail | Marshall | - | Penny to nickel size hail fell, but spotter was not under the stronger part of the storm. |
| July 2018 | Flash Flood | Marshall | - | Water pooled quickly to a depth of more than 8 inches through a neighborhood in southern portions of Marshall. Water reached basements of many homes in the area. Rainfall at Marshall was 4.81 inches, with 4.02 inches just south of Marshall. |
| June 2017 | Thunderstorm Wind | Marshall | - | Personal weather station report received via social media. |
| June 2016 | Thunderstorm Wind | Marshall | - | Thunderstorm winds caused tree damage. |
| June 2015 | Thunderstorm Wind | Marshall | - | Thunderstorm winds caused tree damage, including trees blown over. The winds also damaged a billboard. |
| June 2014 | Tornado (EF0) | Marshall | - | A brief tornado caused no reported damage. |
| September 2013 | Thunderstorm Wind | Marshall | - | Thunderstorm winds caused tree damage, and blew three empty rail cars a distance down the tracks. |
| September 2013 | Thunderstorm Wind | Marshall | - | Thunderstorm winds caused tree damage, including several branches blown down. |
| June 2013 | Hail | Marshall | - | Large hail caused an unknown amount of damage to vehicles, roofs, and crops. |
| May 2012 | Flood | Marshall | - | Runoff from heavy rain caused minor lowland flooding of the Redwood River, with lowlands including some parkland affected. The river crested at 1.44 feet above flood stage at Russell on May 7th. |
| July 2011 | Flash Flood | Marshall | - | Heavy rain caused flash flooding of several streets in Marshall. |
| March 2010 | Flood | Marshall | - | Rapid melting of a heavy winter snowpack caused flooding of the Redwood River, with mainly farmland affected. The river crested at 2.8 feet above flood stage at Marshall and 1.65 feet above flood stage at Russell. |
| September 2010 | Flood | Marshall | - | Heavy rain caused moderate to record flooding of the Redwood River, with farmland and some roads near the river affected. The river crested at a record 6.01 feet above flood stage at Russell on September 25th. |
| March 2007 | Flood | Marshall | - | Warm temperatures caused a rapid snowmelt which caused the Redwood River to rise above flood stage for a few days. The flooding was generally minor, and no significant damage was reported. The river crested at around 2 feet above flood stage at Marshall on March 13th, and at Russel on March 14th. |
| June 2005 | Tornado (F0) | Marshall | - | A tornado caused no reported damage. |
| August 2004 | Lightning | Marshall | - | Lightning struck the joint law enforcement center, knocking out power and damaging some equipment. Some communications were lost for several hours, but emergency service was not affected. |
| June 2001 | Thunderstorm Wind | Marshall | - | Thunderstorm winds blew down light poles. |
| July 2000 | Tornado (F0) | Marshall | - | A brief tornado caused no reported damage. |
| May 1993 | Tornado (F1) | Marshall | - | A tornado traveled along an intermittent path to the south and east of Marshall damaging a few farm buildings and uprooting several trees. |
| July 2025 | Hail | Marshall | - | no account filed |
| July 2025 | Hail | Marshall | - | no account filed |
| September 2024 | Hail | Marshall | - | no account filed |
| September 2024 | Hail | Marshall | - | no account filed |
| September 2024 | Hail | Marshall | - | no account filed |
| August 2022 | Hail | Marshall | - | no account filed |
| September 2018 | Hail | Marshall | - | no account filed |
| September 2018 | Hail | Marshall | - | no account filed |
| June 2016 | Thunderstorm Wind | Marshall | - | no account filed |
| May 2014 | Hail | Marshall | - | no account filed |
| May 2014 | Hail | Marshall | - | no account filed |
| September 2013 | Thunderstorm Wind | Marshall | - | no account filed |
| August 2013 | Hail | Marshall | - | no account filed |
| August 2013 | Hail | Marshall | - | no account filed |
| August 2012 | Hail | Marshall | - | no account filed |
| June 2010 | Thunderstorm Wind | Marshall | - | no account filed |
| June 2010 | Thunderstorm Wind | Marshall | - | no account filed |
| August 2009 | Hail | Marshall | - | no account filed |
| June 2007 | Thunderstorm Wind | Marshall | - | no account filed |
| June 2006 | Hail | Marshall | - | no account filed |
| June 2006 | Hail | Marshall | - | no account filed |
| June 2006 | Hail | Marshall | - | no account filed |
Nearest settlements
The eight closest, with where each one stands in the county. Distances are straight-line, computed from the Geographic Names Information System coordinates.
| Map | Place | Distance | Sheets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garvin Park | 0.0 miles | 11 | |
| Village Park | 1.2 miles | 11 | |
| Dudley | 5.4 miles | 10 | |
| Green Valley | 5.8 miles | 9 | |
| Lynd | 6.8 miles | 9 | |
| Ghent | 7.1 miles | 9 | |
| Amiret | 10.2 miles | 9 | |
| Russell | 12.4 miles | 9 |
Elsewhere
Matched on this settlement's Geographic Names Information System number rather than its name, so it cannot be a different place of the same name in another state.
| Wikipedia article on Marshall | An encyclopaedic summary. Its text is share-alike, so it is linked here rather than copied. |
| Wikidata item Q1986475 | The structured record the population and elevation above come from. Public domain (CC0). |
Provenance
This settlement is recorded in the Geographic Names Information System as feature 647561. The sheet list is computed by point-in-boundary test against the United States Geological Survey's historical topographic inventory. Both are works of the United States government and carry no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.
Wildfire. Short, Karen C. 2022. Spatial wildfire occurrence data for the United States, 1992-2020 [FPA_FOD_20221014]. 6th Edition. Fort Collins, CO: Forest Service Research Data Archive. https://doi.org/10.2737/RDS-2013-0009.6 Collected with United States Government funding and usable without additional permissions or fees.
Mines and quarries. USGS Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS) https://mrdata.usgs.gov/mrds/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.
Storms. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/stormevents/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105. Narratives are quoted verbatim from the National Weather Service report and are not edited or summarised.





