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MARSHALL COUNTY

The county was named for John Marshall (1755-1835), a soldier during the American Revolution, later Virginia Congressman, Secretary of State and historic Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.

County Building

When Illinois became a state, the area that is now Marshall County was part of Bond and Clark Counties. As more counties were formed the area became part of Pike, Sangamon, Putnam and LaSalle Counties. Although Marshall County was established in 1839 from Putnam County, the current boundaries were not established until 1843 when the eastern part of Marshall was transferred from LaSalle County.


Military Tract

The western part of Marshall County (area west of the Illinois River) was part of the Military Tract of Land granted to veterans of the War of 1812.

TOWNSHIPS, CITIES AND VILLAGES


county map with townships


    TOWNSHIPS
  • Bell Plain
  • Bennington
  • Evans
  • Henry
  • Hopewell
  • La Prairie
  • Lacon
  • Richland
  • Roberts
  • Saratoga
  • Steuben
  • Whitefield

    CITIES AND VILLIAGES
  • Camp Grove
  • Henry
  • Hopewell
  • Lacon
  • LaRose
  • Pattonsburg
  • Sparland
  • Toluca
  • Varna
  • Washburn
  • Wenona
  • Wilbern



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