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Outdoor Activities ...

As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).

When in Marshall, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Marshall and the surrounding area.

  • Weather ...
  • Astronomy & Satellites ...
    • Whether using binoculars, a small telescope or the naked-eye, the Heavens-Above website can help you to find your way around the night-time sky. In addition to detailed sky charts, their website will help you find planets, asteriods, comets, satellites and their tracks across the sky.
    • To give accurate results, Heavens-Above requires the latitude and longitude of your location. As a starting point, when we link to Heavens-Above, we pass this GPS location for Marshall:
    • 34.242872, -86.144698
    • Once you're on the Heavens-Above website, you can improve its accuracy by giving a more precise longitude and latitude as your actual position.
    • The Heavens-Above Website, centered on Marshall
  • Waymarking ...
    • Looking for somewhere out of the ordinary? Find a unique place and want to share it with others? Then it's time to visit Waymarking.com:
    • Waymark.com

Communities Also Named Marshall ...

We found 39 communities that share the name Marshall.

There is one other community in Alabama which is also named Marshall.

Beyond Alabama, we know of another 38 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 38 communities, 38 are located in the United States and one is in Canada.

  • Communities Located In Alabama ...
    • Dallas County
      • This Marshall is located in Dallas County and lies 142 miles [228.5 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Marshall that is located in Marshall County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dallas County community of Marshall.
  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alaska
      • This Marshall lies 3,713 miles [5,975.5 km]<1> to the northwest of the Marshall that is located in Marshall County.
    • Arkansas
      • Searcy County
      • This Marshall is located in Searcy County and lies 384 miles [618 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Marshall that is located in Marshall County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Searcy County community of Marshall.
    • California
      • Marin County
      • This Marshall is located in Marin County and lies 2,051 miles [3,300.8 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Marshall that is located in Marshall County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Marin County community of Marshall.
    • Colorado
      • Boulder County
      • This Marshall is located in Boulder County and lies 1,119 miles [1,800.9 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Marshall that is located in Marshall County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Boulder County community of Marshall.
    • Georgia
      • Crisp County
      • This Marshall is located in Crisp County and lies 209 miles [336.4 km]<1> to the southeast of the Marshall that is located in Marshall County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Crisp County community of Marshall.
    • Illinois
      • Clark County
      • This Marshall is located in Clark County and lies 366 miles [589 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Marshall that is located in Marshall County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clark County community of Marshall.
    • Indiana
      • Parke County
      • This Marshall is located in Parke County and lies 391 miles [629.3 km]<1> to the north of the Marshall that is located in Marshall County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Parke County community of Marshall.
    • Iowa
      • Ringgold County
      • This community is historic<2> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Iowa community of Marshall [Ringgold County].
    • Kansas
      • Douglas County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Kansas community of Marshall [Douglas County].
      • Jefferson County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Kansas community of Marshall [Jefferson County].
      • Pawnee County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Kansas community of Marshall [Pawnee County].
      • Sedgwick County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Kansas community of Marshall [Sedgwick County].
    • Kentucky
      • Bath County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Kentucky community of Marshall [Bath County].
      • Marshall County
      • This Marshall is located in Marshall County and lies 220 miles [354.1 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Marshall that is located in Marshall County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Marshall County community of Marshall.
      • Mason County
      • This Marshall is located in Mason County and lies 325 miles [523 km] to the north northeast of the Marshall that is located in Marshall County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mason County community of Marshall.
    • Maryland
      • Harford County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Maryland community of Marshall [Harford County].
    • Michigan
      • Calhoun County
      • This Marshall is located in Calhoun County and lies 557 miles [896.4 km]<1> to the north of the Marshall that is located in Marshall County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Calhoun County community of Marshall.
    • Minnesota
      • Lyon County
      • This Marshall is located in Lyon County and lies 871 miles [1,401.7 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Marshall that is located in Marshall County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lyon County community of Marshall.
    • Missouri
      • Saline County
      • This Marshall is located in Saline County and lies 515 miles [828.8 km]<1> to the northwest of the Marshall that is located in Marshall County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saline County community of Marshall.
    • New York
      • Allegany County
      • This Marshall is located in Allegany County and lies 704 miles [1,133 km]<1> to the northeast of the Marshall that is located in Marshall County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Allegany County community of Marshall.
      • Oneida County
      • This Marshall is located in Oneida County and lies 837 miles [1,347 km] to the northeast of the Marshall that is located in Marshall County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Oneida County community of Marshall.
    • North Carolina
      • Madison County
      • This Marshall is located in Madison County and lies 223 miles [358.9 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Marshall that is located in Marshall County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Madison County community of Marshall.
    • North Dakota
      • Dunn County
      • This Marshall is located in Dunn County and lies 1,224 miles [1,969.8 km]<1> to the northwest of the Marshall that is located in Marshall County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dunn County community of Marshall.
      • Ransom County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the North Dakota community of Marshall [Ransom County].
    • Ohio
      • Highland County
      • This Marshall is located in Highland County and lies 369 miles [593.8 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Marshall that is located in Marshall County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Highland County community of Marshall.
      • Mahoning County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Ohio community of Marshall [Mahoning County].
    • Oklahoma
      • Logan County
      • This Marshall is located in Logan County and lies 660 miles [1,062.2 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Marshall that is located in Marshall County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Logan County community of Marshall.
    • Pennsylvania
      • Adams County
      • This Marshall is located in Adams County and lies 617 miles [993 km]<1> to the northeast of the Marshall that is located in Marshall County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Adams County community of Marshall.
      • Butler County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Pennsylvania community of Marshall [Butler County].
    • Saskatchewan
      • This Marshall lies 1,744 miles [2,806.7 km]<1> to the northwest of the Marshall that is located in Marshall County.
    • Tennessee
      • Hawkins County
      • This Marshall is located in Hawkins County and lies 253 miles [407.2 km]<1> to the northeast of the Marshall that is located in Marshall County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hawkins County community of Marshall.
    • Texas
      • Harrison County
      • This Marshall is located in Harrison County and lies 487 miles [783.8 km]<1> to the west of the Marshall that is located in Marshall County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harrison County community of Marshall.
    • Utah
      • Tooele County
      • This Marshall is located in Tooele County and lies 1,498 miles [2,410.8 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Marshall that is located in Marshall County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tooele County community of Marshall.
    • Virginia
      • Fauquier County
      • This Marshall is located in Fauquier County and lies 559 miles [899.6 km]<1> to the northeast of the Marshall that is located in Marshall County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fauquier County community of Marshall.
    • Washington
      • Spokane County
      • This Marshall is located in Spokane County and lies 1,858 miles [2,990.2 km]<1> to the northwest of the Marshall that is located in Marshall County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Spokane County community of Marshall.
    • West Virginia
      • Jackson County
      • This Marshall is located in Jackson County and lies 406 miles [653.4 km]<1> to the northeast of the Marshall that is located in Marshall County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jackson County community of Marshall.
      • Marshall County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the West Virginia community of Marshall [Marshall County].
    • Wisconsin
      • Dane County
      • This Marshall is located in Dane County and lies 636 miles [1,023.5 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Marshall that is located in Marshall County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dane County community of Marshall.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Marshall ...

As we travel, we always see a community with a name that gives pause. While there are names which are interesting or familiar, some catch our attention or strike our fancy. We always wonder about such a name. If time permits and the community is not too far, we'll usually try to make a side-trip.

  • Double Bridges
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Double Bridges have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Double Bridges
    • Double Bridges is located in Marshall County
  • Happy Hill
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Happy Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Happy Hill
    • Happy Hill is located in Etowah County
  • High Point
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for High Point have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for High Point
    • High Point is located in Marshall County
  • Hustleville
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hustleville
    • Hustleville is located in Marshall County
  • Kilpatrick
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kilpatrick have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kilpatrick
    • Kilpatrick is located in DeKalb County
  • Lane
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lane have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lane
    • Lane is located in Marshall County
  • Liberty
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Liberty have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Liberty
    • Liberty is located in DeKalb County
  • Liberty Hill
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Liberty Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Liberty Hill
    • Liberty Hill is located in Etowah County
  • Lot ‑ Historic
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lot have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lot
    • Lot is located in Marshall County
  • Minorville ‑ Historic
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Minorville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Minorville
    • Minorville is located in Marshall County
  • Needmore
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Needmore have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Needmore
    • Needmore is located in Marshall County
  • Painter
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Painter have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Painter
    • Painter is located in DeKalb County
  • Continue List   (6 more) ...
    • Pulltight
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pulltight have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pulltight
      • Pulltight is located in Etowah County
    • Rabbit Town
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rabbit Town have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rabbit Town
      • Rabbit Town is located in Marshall County
    • Rains ‑ Historic
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rains have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rains
      • Rains is located in DeKalb County
    • Red Apple ‑ Historic
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Red Apple have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Red Apple
      • Red Apple is located in Marshall County
    • Rogers
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rogers have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rogers
      • Rogers is located in DeKalb County
    • Union
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Union have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Union
      • Union is located in Etowah County

How Far From Marshall to ...

We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a community such as Marshall to various places of note, such as the White House.

With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Marshall and extending to:

  • Guntersville, which is the Seat of Marshall County, lies 11 miles [17.7 km]<1> to the northwest. If you could walk a straight line from Marshall to Guntersville, with an average speed<5> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take five to six hours to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take nearly four hours.
  • Montgomery, which is the State Capital of Alabama, lies 129 miles [207.6 km] to the south (S). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take less than three hours, a buggy would take 5 days and walking would take 8 days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 598 miles [962.4 km] to the northeast (NE). Driving would take just over a day, a buggy would take 24 days and walking would take 34 days.
  • The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,490 miles [10,444.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,199 miles [11,585.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,075 miles [8,167.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Marshall. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for Marshall County: www.marshallco.org/www/

The official website for State of Alabama: https://www.alabama.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Marshall) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Marshall. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 34.2429, Longitude: -86.1447       In this case, the coordinates for Marshall have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<2>We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was significantly larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now. Unfortunately our sources of data have proven to be unreliable. If you can provide us with more specific information about Marshall, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.
<3>If we encounter the name of what might be a community, our methodology is to add that name to our Gazetteer as a placeholder. As we find more information about that community, it will be added to our Gazetteer.

Just as a reminder: Our definition of a community is rather broad and includes those places (or areas) where several families lived and had a name which identified that place. For example, you might hear somebody say that they are going over to Bird Creek to see Pete ... Bird Creek is just a gas station and a couple of homes at the crossroads. While it might not be on the map, everybody in the area knows it by that name.

Places of interest include buildings at a crossroad, several families clustered in a hollow or maybe the location of a way station. It also includes places like mines, lumber camps, ferry crossings, etc. The community might still exist, is now gone or only existed for just a short period of time.

Also keep in mind that Marshall could have been on the original document by mistake, misspelled, the original/alternate name of a community that we've listed elsewhere or was placed in the wrong county. Sometimes a post office or train station would have a different name than the community where it's located, so two names might be referring to the same community - we're working to straighten it all out.
<4>The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<5>While we have tried to pick reasonable speeds, the rate of travel is very theoretical - obstacles like fences, hills, lakes, river crossings and rest stops have been ignored. When we say 'Days' of travel, we're assuming 8 hours of travel per day.
<6>The shortest line can be visualized by stretching a string on a Globe from Point A to Point B - this is known as a Great Circle Route. Where you might expect the shortest route from Marshall to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 313.321 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 308.978 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 309.872 degrees.









 

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