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Marshall
Texas is a state located in the Southern and Western regions of the United States of America. The state is second-largest in both area and population behind Alaska and California, respectively. The state's name derives from a word in the Caddoan language of the Hasinai. Texas declared its independence from Mexico in 1836 and existed as the independent Republic of Texas for nearly a decade.
Marshall is a major city of the northeastern region of the U.S. state of Texas. It is a major cultural and educational center in East Texas, and the multi-state Ark-La-Tex region. As of the 2000 U.S. United States Census, Marshall population was 23,935. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 76,8 square kilometers and 76.6 square kilometers of it is covered by land and 0.2 square kilometers by water. There were 9,923 housing units at an average density of 129,6 per square kilometers.
The city was founded in 1841 as the seat of Harrison County, after repeated failed attempts to establish a county seat on the Sabine River since the county was established in 1839, and was incorporated in 1843. The city quickly became a major city in the state because of its position as a gateway to Texas on several major stage coach lines.
The establishment of several college’s schools offering little more than secondary education earned Marshall the nickname the Athens of Texas, in reference to the ancient Greek city state. The city's growing importance was confirmed when Marshall was linked by a telegraph line to New Orleans, becoming the first city in Texas to have a telegraph service.
Education in the city in secondary and primary education is almost entirely conducted by the Marshall independent school district, with over 6,000 students at twelve campuses. A private institution, Trinity Episcopal school, also exists and some parents choose to homeschool. The sites of interest in the city are, first united Methodist church, the Ginocchio Harrison county historical museum, Michelson museum of art, Weisman center.
Marshall is a city known for its historic myths and traditions, scenic beauty, cooperative people and luxurious hotels and cottages. It is one of the favorite holiday places for most of the vacation lovers.
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