Marshall, WI

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

Marshall, Wisconsin is a small town located 8 miles east of Sun Prairie and 20 miles east of the Capital City, Madison in Dane County. The market statistics are showing the following for 2006 as compared with 2007 for sales of single family homes. There has been a decrease in total home sales as well as a decrease in average sold price. This is a trend that is fairly consistent with Dane County. Dane County has show a decrease in total home sales, but an increase in average sold price:

Active: 20 Active Listings

Average Asking Price: $271,875

Sales: 2007

46 Sold Listings

Average List Price: $189,958

Average Sold Price: $186,521

Average Days on Market: 65

Sold Price Range: $122,000 to $260,000

Sales: 2006

49 Sold Listings

Average List Price: $200,234

Average Sold Price: $198,651

Average Days on Market: 52

Sold Price Range: $109,000 to $353,000

** Information obtained from SCWMLS by Mindy Allen, Keller Williams Realty.