Marshall County Map, Alabama
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Marshall County, Alabama
Marshall County sits in northeast Alabama, with Guntersville as the county seat. The county’s population is about 100,000, spread across a mix of small towns and rural areas.
Lake Guntersville was created by damming the Tennessee River. This is now Alabama’s largest lake and a top spot for fishing and boating. In fact, the lake hosts numerous professional fishing tournaments throughout the year.
Cathedral Caverns State Park boasts one of the largest cave openings in the world. Albertville calls itself the “Fire Hydrant Capital of the World”, with a giant hydrant statue to prove it. U.S. Highway 431 is the main route through the county.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Marshall County |
| County Seat | Guntersville |
| Population | Approximately 100,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Albertville, Arab, Boaz, Guntersville, Grant, Douglas, Union Grove, Horton, Asbury, Joppa, Martling, Strawberry |
| Interstates and Highways | U.S. Highway 431, U.S. Highway 231, State Route 69, State Route 75, State Route 79, State Route 205 |
| FIPS Code | 01-095 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 623 square miles (Land: 567 sq mi, Water: 56 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Jackson County (Northeast), DeKalb County (East), Etowah County (Southeast), Blount County (South), Cullman County (Southwest), Morgan County (West), Madison County (Northwest) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CT) |
| State | Alabama |
| Coordinates | 34.3681° N, 86.3046° W |
| Etymology | Named after John Marshall, the fourth Chief Justice of the United States |
| Major Landmarks | Lake Guntersville State Park, Cathedral Caverns State Park, Guntersville Dam, Arab Historic Village, Albertville Museum |
| Website | Marshall County Website |
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