Located in south-central Oklahoma, Marshall County was named in honor of George Henshaw, a member of the 1906 Constitutional Convention, whose mother's maiden name was Marshall. The Great Spanish Road and the Texas Road were both early transportation routes in Marshall County. Railroads came into the area at the turn of the 20th century. In 1944, workers completed the Denison Dam, creating Lake Texoma from the Red and Washita rivers. Lake Texoma State Park near Kingston offers camping and many activities both in the park and on the lake. The Museum of Southern Oklahoma, located in Madill, features historical artifacts and documents from the area.
In 2000, census records showed 13,184 people living in Marshall County. Countless assets exist for tracing genealogy in Marshall County including legal records, cemetery records and a local genealogy society. Valuable resources for researching genealogy in Marshall County are provided below, including a list of existing towns and the county courthouse address.
Marshall County Courthouse Information
Detailed Map of Marshall County
Existing Towns in Marshall County
Ghost Towns in Marshall County
Historic Newspaper Archives of Marshall County
Add'l Genealogy Resources for Marshall County
Places to Visit in Marshall County
Marshall County Courthouse Information
Marshall County Clerk
P.O. Box 824
Madill, OK 73446
Telephone: (580) 795-3220
Directions: On the square at the corner of Main & Plaza.
Records available: Court Clerk has marriage, divorce, probate and civil court records from 1907; County Clerk has land records.
Marshall County Website: http://marshall.okcounties.org/
Detailed Map of Marshall County
Search for cemeteries, highways and scenic sites, or examine county and township lines with this detailed map of Marshall County.
Existing Towns in Marshall County
The following towns and cities are located in present day Marshall County, Oklahoma.
Ghost Towns in Marshall County
The following towns and cities either no longer exist in Marshall County or are still populated, but significantly less so than in years past. These towns and cities are commonly referred to as "ghost towns."
Cemeteries in Marshall County
The following cemeteries are located in present day Marshall County, Oklahoma.
Libraries in Marshall County
Madill City-County Library
500 W. Overton
Madill, OK 73446
Telephone: (580) 795-2749
Historic Newspaper Archives of Marshall County
Lebanon (Chickasaw Nation) News
Additional Genealogy Resources for Marshall County
Marshall County on OKGenWeb: Oklahoma Genealogy & History
Marshall County of Oklahoma Genealogical & Historical Society, Inc.
400 W. Overton St, Room 3
Madill, OK 73446
Places to Visit in Marshall County
While researching your family history in Marshall County, be sure to check out the following attractions located in the area.
