Marshall County, Tennessee

Marshall County
Marshall County courthouse in Lewisburg
Marshall County courthouse in Lewisburg
Map of Tennessee highlighting Marshall County
Location within the U.S. state of Tennessee
Map of the United States highlighting Tennessee
Tennessee's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 35°28′N 86°46′W / 35.47°N 86.77°W / 35.47; -86.77
Country United States
State Tennessee
FoundedFebruary 20, 1836
Named forJohn Marshall[1]
SeatLewisburg
Largest cityLewisburg
Area
 • Total376 sq mi (970 km2)
 • Land375 sq mi (970 km2)
 • Water0.7 sq mi (2 km2)  0.2%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total34,318 Increase
 • Density82/sq mi (32/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district5th
Websitemarshallcountytn.com

Marshall County is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of the 2020 census, the population was 34,318.[2] Its county seat is Lewisburg.[3] Marshall County comprises the Lewisburg Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Nashville-DavidsonMurfreesboroFranklin, TN Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is in Middle Tennessee, one of the three Grand Divisions of the state.

The Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders' and Exhibitors' Association is based here. In addition, the fainting goat is another animal breed developed here. To celebrate this unique breed, the county holds an annual festival known as "Goats, Music and More," drawing visitors from around the world.[4]

  1. ^ Carroll Van West, "Marshall County," Tennessee Encyclopedia of History and Culture. Retrieved: March 11, 2013.
  2. ^ "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 6, 2013.[permanent dead link]
  3. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  4. ^ About the Festival Archived October 16, 2013, at the Wayback Machine, Goats, Music and More website, 2013. Retrieved: October 23, 2013.

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