Marshall Indiana Map

About Marshall, Indiana

Marshall is a locality in Parke County, Indiana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 266. The population density is 395.1 people per km². Marshall is located at 39.8481°N, 87.1878°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) timezone. ZIP code: 47859.

Marshall lies in a broad, shallow valley where the land begins its slow, steady incline toward the Wabash River watershed. It lies 11.0 miles east-south-east of Howard, IN (from Howard, IN: bearing 115°T), and is situated 6.3 miles north-north-east of Rockville. The terrain here is a gentle sprawl of fertile fields, a patchwork quilt of corn and soybean stretching to horizons softened by the haze of late summer afternoons. Oak and maple trees, their branches thick with the promise of autumn, punctuate the landscape, their leaves rustling with a dry whisper that carries on the breeze. The air itself seems to hold the scent of damp earth and sun-baked grain, a comforting, familiar perfume that clings to the weathered barns and simple homes scattered across the countryside. Life in Marshall moves with a quiet deliberation, a measured pace dictated by the seasons and the soil. This corner of Parke County, though its name might suggest a grander scale, thrives on the enduring strength of its agricultural roots and the quiet ingenuity of its people. Marshall’s history is etched not in grand monuments, but in the enduring spirit of those who tilled this land and built this community. The local economy, a steady hum of farm supply stores and small-batch processing, relies on the bounty of the surrounding fields. A particular charm of Marshall is its connection to the Covered Bridge Festival, a renowned autumn celebration that draws visitors from across the state, transforming the county into a vibrant showcase of local crafts, music, and the region’s iconic wooden bridges. The verdant hills and winding creeks surrounding Marshall offer a quiet beauty, a testament to the enduring appeal of this unassuming heartland.

About This Marshall Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Marshall, Indiana with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Marshall and Parke County.

Detailed location data for Marshall includes the ZIP code (47859), telephone area code (765), county seat of Parke County (Rockville), and school district assignment (North Central Parke Community School Corporation). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Marshall is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.