Geography
A significant geographical feature of Marshall is the mill pond and dam, originally created to power the feed mill, although no longer used for that purpose. This impoundment of the Maunesha River provides water sports and recreation at a variety of local parks; Riley-Deppe County Park, Fireman's Park, and Lion's Park.
Marshall is located at 43°10′16″N 89°3′53″W / 43.17111°N 89.06472°W / 43.17111; -89.06472 (43.171084, -89.064714). According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 2.19 square miles (5.67 km2), of which, 2.09 square miles (5.41 km2) of it is land and 0.10 square miles (0.26 km2) is water.
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