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Marshall County, Kentucky

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Marshall County
Marshall County Courthouse in Benton, Kentucky.
Marshall County Courthouse in Benton, Kentucky.
Map of Kentucky highlighting Marshall County
Location within the U.S. state of Kentucky
Map of the United States highlighting 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]

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Other unincorporated communities

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References

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  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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