Marshall County, Kentucky

Marshall County
Marshall County Courthouse in Benton, Kentucky.
Location within the U.S. state of Kentucky
Kentucky's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 36°53′N 88°20′W / 36.88°N 88.34°W / 36.88; -88.34
Country United States
State Kentucky
Founded1842
Named forJohn Marshall
SeatBenton
Largest cityBenton
Area
 • Total340 sq mi (900 km2)
 • Land301 sq mi (780 km2)
 • Water39 sq mi (100 km2)  11%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total31,659
 • Density93/sq mi (36/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district1st
Websitewww.marshallcountyky.gov

Marshall County is a county in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2020 census, the population was 31,659.[1] Its county seat is Benton.[2]

Communities

Cities

Census-designated place

  • Gilbertsville

Other unincorporated communities

  • Aurora
  • Big Bear Area
  • Brewers
  • Briensburg
  • Draffenville
  • Fairdealing
  • Harvey
  • Moors Camp Area
  • Oak Level
  • Olive
  • Palma
  • Possum Trot
  • Sharpe
  • Tatumsville

References

  1. "QuickFacts: Marshall County, Kentucky". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.

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