Harrison district, Texas, United States

Places to visit near Marshall

Marshall is a town in Harrison district, Texas, United States, home to about 23,820 people. Within 50 km by road there are 119 places to visit — 48 forts & heritage, 29 churches, 24 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 9 museums. The must-see places are Harrison County Historical Museum - Memorial City Hall Galleries (1 km), Michelson Museum of Art (1 km) and Martin Creek Lake Dam (43 km).

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Marshall, Texas
Marshall, Harrison district, Texas, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Marshall at a glance

Location
Harrison district, Texas, United States
Population
about 23,820
Coordinates
32.5449° N, 94.3674° W
Places within 50 km
119 (5 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Marshall

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Forts & heritage near Marshall

93 forts & heritage within 100 km of Marshall. The closest is C.G. Lancaster (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Marshall

65 churches within 100 km of Marshall. The closest is First United Methodist Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Marshall

57 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Marshall. The closest is Marshall Lakeside Country Club Dam (9 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Marshall

26 museums within 100 km of Marshall. The closest is Harrison County Historical Museum - Memorial City Hall Galleries (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Marshall

13 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Marshall. The closest is Annie Glade Bluff (38 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Marshall

12 beaches & coast within 100 km of Marshall. The closest is Sandy Beach (33 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Marshall

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 5 km on the road.

  1. Start in Marshall
  2. 1 km Harrison County Historical Museum - Memorial City Hall Galleries · monument, Harrison
  3. 1 km Michelson Museum of Art · museum, Harrison
  4. 1 km First Methodist Church · heritage site, Harrison
  5. 1 km C.G. Lancaster · heritage site, Harrison
  6. 1 km Albert & Katie Van Hook House · heritage site, Harrison
  7. 0 km Back to Marshall

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How to reach Marshall

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Marshall by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage4893C.G. Lancaster (1 km)
    Churches2965First United Methodist Church (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2457Marshall Lakeside Country Club Dam (9 km)
    Museums926Harrison County Historical Museum - Memorial City Hall Galleries (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints113Annie Glade Bluff (38 km)
    Beaches & coast412Sandy Beach (33 km)
    Parks26Broughton Park (42 km)
    Caves12Cave Springs Church (18 km)
    Other attractions02KKTX-AM (Kilgore) (60 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens01Chimp Haven (64 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Big Sandy Island (45 km)
    Waterfalls01Silver Falls Townhomes (52 km)
    Buddhist sites01Wat Buddhasamakeevanaram (93 km)

    Marshall: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Marshall?

    Harrison County Historical Museum - Memorial City Hall Galleries (monument, about 1 km), Michelson Museum of Art (museum, about 1 km), C.G. Lancaster (heritage site, about 1 km), Albert & Katie Van Hook House (heritage site, about 1 km), First Methodist Church (heritage site, about 1 km), Arnot House (heritage site, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Marshall?

    119 places on Spotwander: 48 forts & heritage, 29 churches, 24 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 museums, 1 viewpoint.

    Which is the nearest fort to Marshall?

    C.G. Lancaster, about 1 km by road; Albert & Katie Van Hook House (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Marshall?

    First United Methodist Church, about 1 km by road; Bell Street Baptist Church (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Marshall?

    Marshall Lakeside Country Club Dam, about 9 km by road; Lake Shadowood Dam (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Marshall?

    Start in Marshall, visit Harrison County Historical Museum - Memorial City Hall Galleries, then Michelson Museum of Art, then First Methodist Church, then C.G. Lancaster, then Albert & Katie Van Hook House, and drive back — about 5 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Marshall?

    October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Marshall

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Marshall’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Marshall on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.