Marshall County, Alabama
Marshall County is located in northeast Alabama and has a population of around 100,000 residents. The county seat, Guntersville, sits among a landscape of small communities, rolling hills, and rural countryside.
One of the county’s most notable attractions is Lake Guntersville, formed by the damming of the Tennessee River. As Alabama’s largest lake, it draws anglers and boaters from across the region and regularly hosts major professional fishing tournaments.
Marshall County is also home to Cathedral Caverns State Park, known for its impressive cave entrance, one of the largest in the world. In nearby Albertville, visitors can find a giant fire hydrant statue celebrating the city’s nickname as the “Fire Hydrant Capital of the World.” U.S. Highway 431 serves as the county’s primary transportation corridor, making travel throughout the area convenient.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Marshall County |
| County Seat | Guntersville |
| 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 |
| Etymology | Named after John Marshall, the fourth Chief Justice of the United States |
| FIPS Code | 01-095 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 623 square miles (Land: 567 sq mi, Water: 56 sq mi) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CT) |
| State | Alabama |
| Coordinates | 34.3681° N, 86.3046° W |
| Major Landmarks | Lake Guntersville State Park, Cathedral Caverns State Park, Guntersville Dam, Arab Historic Village, Albertville Museum |
| 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) |
| Population | Approximately 100,000 |
