Marshall, WI

In partnership with grand expectations, the Luther-Hamshire-Pearsall American Legion Post 279 donated $20,000 to the Marshall Parks and Recreation Department. The financial support was used to build a shelter at Charles Langer Family Park.

The donation has allowed the park to expand the level of service that Langer Park provides. The total park renovation has included: the addition of an 18-hole disc golf course, enlarged parking lot, new permanent bathroom facilities, the shelter, an earthen amphitheater that sits on the waterway, and a well and interpretive nature signage.

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Today we uploaded many new pictures of the short sale condo located at 449 Farnham St #2 in Marshall Wisconsin. Click below to go to the property site. Own this Wonderfully maintained Marshall condo unit that has vaulted ceilings with skylights. Move-in ready. Complete with appliances including dishwasher, microwave oven, and washer dryer. Short drive to Madison Wisconsin. Subject to lender approval of short sale.

What's Happening In & Around Town

Marshall, WI

May 12 - 14, 2011 

Friends of the Library Annual Book Sale 

One of the best sales around with 1000's of presorted books for sale . .50¢ hardcover, .25¢ paperback.

• Friends of the Library preview: Thur. May 12th. 3 - 6; (Membership at the door)
• Public Sale Friday May13th 8 am - 1:00; Sat.

*Friends Youth Group will be selling Walking tacos, hot dogs, soda, coffee and more on Saturday from 8am to 2pm. Join us in Marshall, WI  

Marshall Area Historical Society Garage Sale & Bake Sale 

• The Marshall Area Historical Society will have a garage sale Thursday, May 12, 2011 through Saturday, May 14, 2011 in conjunction with the Marshall Community Wide Garage Sale Saturday, May 14, 2011. 128 E. Main St. Marshall, WI 53559

• Friday, May 13, 2011The Marshall Area Historical Society will be selling baked goods in conjunction with their garage sale. Come browse and grab a tasty treat!

Marshall Lions Club Community Brat Fry 

• Friday, May 13, 2011 at 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM Join the Lions Club and the Marshall Community for some great food and fun!! Lions Park 203 Hubbell St. Marshall WI 53559

Marshall Area Community Youth Center Bake Sale

• Saturday, May 14, 2011 at 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM The Marshall Area Community Youth Center is hosting a bake sale! Marshall Area Community Center, 226 Madison St. Marshall, WI 53559

Marshall Community Wide Garage Sale Saturday, May 14, 2011 

Come Join Us in Marshall, WI for a Fun Filled Weekend

Thursday May 12th through Saturday May 14th.

In 1837, President Van Buren commissioned 45 men to go to Madison to build a territory capitol. They left Milwaukee, travelling through the area we know today as: Marshall, Wisconsin. Three of the men, Andrew Bird, Zenas Bird and Aaron Petrie, noted this special location and returned to begin a new town. They labored for years, building homes and the beginnings of a warm community. Unfortunately, a fire destroyed the one public building and the sawmill. The area was dubbed: Bird's Ruins.

Undaunted, more newcomers came and settled the area. In 1849, Bird's Ruins was renamed Hanchetville in recognition of Asahel Hanchett, who had enticed valuable business to the Village. Hanchett added a gristmill, relocated the sawmill, and constructed a new dam. This dam created the Mill Pond so cherished by the growing population.

Residents relied on a plank road serving the area from this village to Watertown for many years. Then, the approach of new railroad generated uproar throughout the community. Despite resistence of many locals, railroad investors moved forward, building a depot. Railroad fever induced them to rename the village, Howard City became the next label of the community. Plans stalled, growth faltered, and Asahel Hanchett sold his vast land holdings to William F. Porter and Samuel Marshall, a pair of Madison Real Estate investors. The Village was eventually called Marshall.

The Village continued to grow, the residents able to prosper. Today, Marshall offers an idyllic community setting, for those seeking to balance the conveniences of modern society with the richness of its extensive history. The Marshall Historical Society is dedicated to preserving and honoring this legacy. The Society operates a museum on Main Street, from Spring through Fall.

When you are in the area, spend some time in Marshall. Local restaurants offer a variety of menus: Mexican, Chinese and Traditional choices. Summertime brings the Fireman's Festival in June, a three day extravaganza, entertaining young and old alike.

Enjoy Marshall! Enjoy Yourself!!

Marshall 2008 Upcoming Events

3/16: Marshall Lions Club Spaghetti Dinner and Easter Egg Hunt

April: Marshall Historical Museum Opens (Sponsored by the Marshall Historical Society)

5/8-10: Marshall Public Library Book Sale

5/10: Garage Sale Day

6/20-22: Marshall Fireman's Festival

6/26: Marshall Public Library - Mary Tooley Presents "Art in a Suitcase"

8/9: Marshall Lions Club 16^th Annual Lobster and Steak Feed

Watch for Additions and Updates to this Calendar on a Regular Basis