Marshall County is a county of the state of Alabama, United States. As of the 2020 census the population was 97,612. Its county seat is Guntersville. A second courthouse is in Albertville. Its name is in honor of John Marshall, famous Chief Justice of the United States. Marshall County is a dry county, with the exception of the five cities of Albertville, Arab, Grant, Guntersville, and Boaz. Marshall County comprises the Albertville Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Huntsville–Decatur–Albertville combined statistical area.
History
Marshall County was established on January 9, 1836.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of , of which is land and (9.2%) is water. The Tennessee River runs both north and south within the county.
River
Tennessee River
Adjacent counties
- Jackson County - northeast
- DeKalb County - east
- Etowah County - southeast
- Blount County - south
- Cullman County - southwest
- Morgan County - west
- Madison County - northwest
Adjacent city
- Huntsville - northwest
Transportation
Major highways
thumb|right|[[U.S. Highway 431 over the Tennessee River]]
- 24px U.S. Highway 231
- 24px U.S. Highway 431
- 20px State Route 68
- 20px State Route 69
- 20px State Route 75
- 20px State Route 79
- 20px State Route 168
- 20px State Route 179
- 20px State Route 205
- 20px State Route 227
Rail
- Alabama and Tennessee River Railway