General Info
Marshall County was established in 1879 as the fertile soil, ample timber and access to water attracted many settlers. It was named in honor of Minnesota Governor William Rainey Marshall and the city of Warren was selected as the county seat. Agriculture led early industry and railroad construction provided the means for growth. By 1920 the population of Marshall County had reached 19,443 and as steamboat travel began to slow, its population began to decline. Today Marshall County is home to approximately 9,184 residents.