Editing Marshall, Missouri

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[[File:Aerial view of Marshall, Missouri 9-2-2013.JPG|thumb|right|Aerial view of Marshall]]
'''Marshall''' is a city in [[Saline County, Missouri|Saline County]], [[Missouri]], United States. The population was 13,806 at the 2020 census. It is the [[county seat]] of Saline County.<ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx|access-date=2011-06-07|title=Find a County|publisher=National Association of Counties}}</ref>  The Marshall [[Micropolitan]] Statistical Area consists of Saline County. It is home to [[Missouri Valley College]].

==History==

Sixty-five acres of land for the city of Marshall was donated by Jeremiah O’Dell, deeded on April 13, 1839. It was named for the United States Supreme Court Chief Justice, John Marshall, when chosen for the county seat. After the first two courthouses in Marshall were lost to fires, the Saline County Courthouse was constructed in January 1882; it was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977. The courthouse is an enduring landmark in the center of the Marshall Square, and a legacy of Nineteenth-Century architecture.<ref name="visitmarshallmo.com">{{Cite web|url=http://www.visitmarshallmo.com/play/historical/|title = PLAY &#124; United States &#124; Visit Marshall Mo}}</ref>

The [[Nicholas-Beazley Airplane Company]] was an American aircraft manufacturer headquartered in Marshall in the 1920s and 1930s. At its peak, the company produced as many as one aircraft per day. In 1937, production of aircraft ceased, due to economic pressures from the [[Great Depression]]. Today, the Nicholas Beazley Aviation Museum is located at the Marshall Airport, with artifacts of interest from aviation history. ConAgra Foods owns the property of the old Nicholas-Beazley Airplane Company factory building, located right off the Marshall square; the factory building was torn down in the summer of 2015 to expand the ConAgra plant.<ref>[[Nicholas-Beazley Airplane Company]]</ref>{{Circular reference|date=September 2015}}

Marshall is rich in music history. Marshall is the home of Bob James, the acclaimed jazz musician; the Foothills Fest Music Festival; The Marshall Municipal Band; and, notably, the Marshall Philharmonic Orchestra. The Orchestra performs every year for the public, free of charge, and has been featured in the [[Los Angeles Times]] in 2006 and on [[NBC]]'s American Almanac in December 1985, among other media outlets. The Philharmonic Orchestra has been performing for 52 years and counting. The Municipal Band has been performing for over 100 years and usually performs on the Courthouse lawn every Thursday evening during the summer months, filling the town square with music.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.marshallphilharmonic.org/ |title=Marshall Philharmonic Orchestra &#124; "Music … the favorite passion of my soul." -- Thomas Jefferson |access-date=2015-08-07 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150801195637/http://marshallphilharmonic.org/ |archive-date=2015-08-01 }}</ref>

Marshall is also home to [[Jim the Wonder Dog]]. Jim earned his reputation as a 'wonder dog' during the 1930s, puzzling psychologists from both [[Washington University in St. Louis]] and [[University of Missouri]]. Dr. A. J. Durant, director of the School of Veterinary Medicine, tested Jim's abilities in a public demonstration. He concluded that Jim, "possessed an occult power that might never come again to a dog in many generations." Jim seemed to have the ability to guess the sex of an unborn baby and answer to orders in many different languages even though his owner, Sam Van Arsdale, spoke only English. Jim the Wonder Dog picked the winner of the Kentucky Derby seven years in a row, and also predicted the [[New York Yankees|Yankees]]' victory in the 1936 World Series. A joint session of the Missouri Legislature was called in order to witness the talents of Jim. He died March 18, 1937.<ref>[[Jim the Wonder Dog]]</ref>{{Circular reference|date=September 2015}}

During the Civil War, Marshall was frequently garrisoned by Union troops and was considered of some symbolic significance. This was due to Marshall’s close proximity to Arrow Rock (the hometown of the former Missouri governor in exile, [[Claiborne Fox Jackson]]). Before the [[Battle of Boonville]], the former Governor [[Claiborne Fox Jackson]] ordered munition power to be removed from the Jefferson City to Boonville by boat. Where it was then hidden amongst the fields of counties of Cooper, Saline, etc. This powder was referred to as the Kelly Powder.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Missouri Historical Company, St. Louis, pub. |url=https://lccn.loc.gov/22010228 |title=History of Saline County, Missouri, carefully written and compiled from the most authentic official and private sources ... with a condensed history of Missouri; the state constitution; a military record of its volunteers in either army of the great civil war ... biographical sketches of prominent men. St. Louis, Missouri historical company, 1881. |publisher=St. Louis, Missouri historical company, 1881. |year=1881 |publication-date=1881 |pages=280–281 |language=English |oclc=2687083}}</ref> In addition, after the events of July 19, 1859 ([[List of lynching victims in the United States|when three black men were lynched outside the county courthouse]]) had reached Northern media outlets. It prompted pro unionist to refer to Marshall, Missouri as “the place where men are burned at the stake.” Often labeling the residents as unruly. Numerous citizens were arrested on suspicion of feeding confederate bushwhackers, or for having sympathies to the "Southern Cause". Although Marshall was strategically unimportant, it was considered symbolic to the “Southern Cause”. Which ultimately led to the town being the victim of two Confederate raids, the burning of the County court house in August 1864, and the site of the October 13, 1863, Battle of Marshall, the climax of Colonel [[Joseph Shelby|J. O. Shelby's]] 1863 [[Shelby's Raid (1863)|"Great Raid"]]. Confronted by a larger force of 1,800 Federal troops and [[Missouri State Militia (Union)|Missouri State Militia]], Shelby broke through, divided his command and withdrew from Missouri.<ref name="visitmarshallmo.com"/><ref>McLachlan, Sean. (2011) ''Ride Around Missouri; Shelby's Great Raid 1863". Osprey Publishing. pp. 52-67</ref><ref>”History of Saline County” (1881) St. Louis Historical Company. pp. 259-265 and 270-358</ref>

Missouri Valley College was founded in Marshall in 1889. The history of [[Missouri Valley College]] began during a conference at [[Sarcoxie, Missouri]], on October 27, 1874, where the representatives of the several [[Presbyterian]] synods in the state of Missouri met to discuss founding the school. The school was affiliated with the [[Cumberland Presbyterian Church]] for a long period.

The college's original building, [[Baity Hall]], was built in 1889, the year of the college's founding, and is listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]]. The Victorian Era building is notable for its beautiful wooden staircase, vaulted wooden ceilings, and stained glass windows. Missouri Valley College is a private, four-year liberal arts college affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA). The 150-acre (60.7 ha) campus is found within the city limits of Marshall. The college supports 27 academic majors and an enrollment close to 1,800 students. Missouri Valley College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.<ref>[[Missouri Valley College]]</ref>{{Circular reference|date=September 2015}}

In addition to Baity Hall, the [[Chicago and Alton Depot]], [[First Presbyterian Church (Marshall, Missouri)|First Presbyterian Church]], [[Fitzgibbon Hospital]], [[Free Will Baptist Church of Pennytown]], [[Mt. Carmel Historic District]], [[Saline County Courthouse (Missouri)|Saline County Courthouse]], [[Utz Site]], [[Van Meter State Park|Van Meter State Park Combination Building]], and [[Van Meter State Park|Van Meter State Park Shelter Building]] are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.<ref name="nris">{{NRISref|version=2010a}}</ref><ref name="nps">{{cite web|url=http://www.nps.gov/history/nr/listings/20121026.htm|title=National Register of Historic Places|date=2012-10-26|work=Weekly List of Actions Taken on Properties: 10/15/12 through 10/19/12|publisher=National Park Service}}</ref>

==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|10.28|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|10.22|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|0.06|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is water.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2012-07-08|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120702145235/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|archive-date=2012-07-02}}</ref>

===Climate===
Marshall has a hot-summer [[humid continental climate]] ([[Köppen climate classification|Köppen]]: Dfa).

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|location = Marshall, Missouri (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1893–present)
|single line = Y
| Jan record high F = 75
| Feb record high F = 82
| Mar record high F = 92
| Apr record high F = 97
| May record high F = 101
| Jun record high F = 105
| Jul record high F = 112
| Aug record high F = 110
| Sep record high F = 105
| Oct record high F = 97
| Nov record high F = 87
| Dec record high F = 74
| year record high F = 112

|Jan avg record high F = 61.4
|Feb avg record high F = 67.4
|Mar avg record high F = 76.9
|Apr avg record high F = 83.8
|May avg record high F = 88.8
|Jun avg record high F = 93.5
|Jul avg record high F = 97.0
|Aug avg record high F = 97.3
|Sep avg record high F = 92.7
|Oct avg record high F = 85.7
|Nov avg record high F = 73.4
|Dec avg record high F = 64.7
|year avg record high F = 98.9

| Jan high F = 36.8
| Feb high F = 42.3
| Mar high F = 53.8
| Apr high F = 64.9
| May high F = 74.6
| Jun high F = 83.7
| Jul high F = 87.5
| Aug high F = 86.1
| Sep high F = 79.3
| Oct high F = 67.3
| Nov high F = 53.1
| Dec high F = 41.4
| year high F = 64.2
| Jan mean F = 27.8
| Feb mean F = 32.4
| Mar mean F = 43.0
| Apr mean F = 53.8
| May mean F = 64.5
| Jun mean F = 73.7
| Jul mean F = 77.4
| Aug mean F = 75.5
| Sep mean F = 67.8
| Oct mean F = 56.0
| Nov mean F = 43.1
| Dec mean F = 32.6
| year mean F = 54.0
| Jan low F = 18.9
| Feb low F = 22.5
| Mar low F = 32.3
| Apr low F = 42.6
| May low F = 54.3
| Jun low F = 63.7
| Jul low F = 67.4
| Aug low F = 64.8
| Sep low F = 56.3
| Oct low F = 44.7
| Nov low F = 33.2
| Dec low F = 23.8
| year low F = 43.7

|Jan avg record low F = -1.2
|Feb avg record low F = 4.3
|Mar avg record low F = 14.4
|Apr avg record low F = 28.3
|May avg record low F = 40.5
|Jun avg record low F = 52.3
|Jul avg record low F = 58.0
|Aug avg record low F = 55.3
|Sep avg record low F = 41.2
|Oct avg record low F = 29.2
|Nov avg record low F = 17.0
|Dec avg record low F = 6.0
|year avg record low F = -4.7

| Jan record low F = −21
| Feb record low F = −26
| Mar record low F = −14
| Apr record low F = 6
| May record low F = 25
| Jun record low F = 39
| Jul record low F = 46
| Aug record low F = 40
| Sep record low F = 28
| Oct record low F = 18
| Nov record low F = −3
| Dec record low F = −24
| year record low F = −26
| precipitation colour= green
| Jan precipitation inch = 1.46
| Feb precipitation inch = 1.90
| Mar precipitation inch = 3.00
| Apr precipitation inch = 4.39
| May precipitation inch = 5.47
| Jun precipitation inch = 5.10
| Jul precipitation inch = 4.63
| Aug precipitation inch = 3.88
| Sep precipitation inch = 4.04
| Oct precipitation inch = 3.20
| Nov precipitation inch = 2.64
| Dec precipitation inch = 2.06
| year precipitation inch = 41.77
| Jan snow inch = 3.0
| Feb snow inch = 2.2
| Mar snow inch = 0.9
| Apr snow inch = 0.0
| May snow inch = 0.0
| Jun snow inch = 0.0
| Jul snow inch = 0.0
| Aug snow inch = 0.0
| Sep snow inch = 0.0
| Oct snow inch = 0.1
| Nov snow inch = 0.3
| Dec snow inch = 1.6
| year snow inch = 8.1
| unit precipitation days = 0.01 in
| Jan precipitation days = 6.6
| Feb precipitation days = 6.8
| Mar precipitation days = 9.9
| Apr precipitation days = 11.1
| May precipitation days = 11.9
| Jun precipitation days = 10.6
| Jul precipitation days = 9.2
| Aug precipitation days = 8.4
| Sep precipitation days = 8.0
| Oct precipitation days = 8.6
| Nov precipitation days = 7.7
| Dec precipitation days = 7.4
| year precipitation days = 106.2
| unit snow days = 0.1 in
| Jan snow days = 1.5
| Feb snow days = 1.2
| Mar snow days = 0.3
| Apr snow days = 0.0
| May snow days = 0.0
| Jun snow days = 0.0
| Jul snow days = 0.0
| Aug snow days = 0.0
| Sep snow days = 0.0
| Oct snow days = 0.0
| Nov snow days = 0.3
| Dec snow days = 1.0
| year snow days = 4.3
|source 1 = [[NOAA]]<ref name = NOAA >
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| url = https://w2.weather.gov/climate/xmacis.php?wfo=eax
| title = NowData – NOAA Online Weather Data
| publisher = National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
| access-date = August 2, 2021}}</ref><ref name=NCEI>
{{cite web
| url = https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/services/data/v1?dataset=normals-monthly-1991-2020&startDate=0001-01-01&endDate=9996-12-31&stations=USW00013991&format=pdf
| title = Station: Marshall, MO
| work = U.S. Climate Normals 2020: U.S. Monthly Climate Normals (1991–2020)
| publisher = National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
| access-date = August 2, 2021}}</ref>
}}

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|1880= 2701
|1890= 4297
|1900= 5086
|1910= 4869
|1920= 5200
|1930= 8103
|1940= 8533
|1950= 8850
|1960= 9572
|1970= 12051
|1980= 12781
|1990= 12711
|2000= 12433
|2010= 13065
|2020= 13806
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015}}</ref>
}}

===2020 census===
The [[2020 United States census]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov| access-date=2023-12-17 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> counted 13,806 people, 4,373 households, and 2,521 families in Marshall. The population density was 1,364.2 per square mile (526.5/km{{sup|2}}). There were 5,229 housing units at an average density of 516.7 per square mile (199.4/km{{sup|2}}). The racial makeup was 66.99% (9,248) [[White (U.S. Census)|white]], 7.05% (974) [[African American (U.S. Census)|black or African-American]], 0.51% (71) [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 1.09% (150) [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 2.92% (403) [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 12.6% (1,739) from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 8.84% (1,221) from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race was 17.2% (2,228) of the population.

Of the 4,373 households, 20.7% had children under the age of 18; 40.9% were married couples living together; 30.6% had a female householder with no husband present. Of all households, 35.9% consisted of individuals and 18.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.7 and the average family size was 3.6.

21.1% of the population was under the age of 18, 14.5% from 18 to 24, 24.0% from 25 to 44, 19.2% from 45 to 64, and 14.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32.3 years. For every 100 females, the population had 93.2 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 93.5 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year [[American Community Survey]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov|access-date=2023-12-17|website=data.census.gov}}</ref> estimates show that the median household income was $44,076 (with a margin of error of +/- $4,147) and the median family income was $61,086 (+/- $3,178). Males had a median income of $28,378 (+/- $2,408) versus $23,972 (+/- $2,824) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $26,055 (+/- $1,879). Approximately, 12.4% of families and 18.6% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 27.1% of those under the age of 18 and 14.0% of those ages 65 or over.

===2010 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2012-07-08}}</ref> of 2010, there were 13,065 people, 4,741 households, and 2,946 families living in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|1278.4|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 5,276 housing units at an average density of {{convert|516.2|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 79.2% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 7.8% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.4% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.7% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 1.2% [[Race (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 7.7% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 3.0% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 13.2% of the population.

There were 4,741 households, of which 33.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.4% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 14.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.9% were non-families. 30.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.07.

The median age in the city was 32.9 years. 23.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 15.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.5% were from 25 to 44; 22.8% were from 45 to 64; and 14.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.2% male and 50.8% female.

===2000 census===
As of the 2000 [[census]],<ref name="GR2" /> with a population of 12,433, showed 4,732 households, and 2,985 families living in the city. The population density was {{convert|1,225.4|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 5,127 housing units at an average density of {{convert|505.3|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 86.05% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 7.40% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.43% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.39% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.34% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 3.46% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.94% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 7.17% of the population.

There were 4,732 households, out of which 30.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.8% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 12.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.9% were non-families. 31.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.7% under the age of 18, 13.0% from 18 to 24, 25.3% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 15.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,649, and the median income for a family was $36,686. Males had a median income of $26,556 versus $19,688 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $16,646. About 12.5% of families and 15.0% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 23.6% of those under age 18 and 5.1% of those age 65 or over.
[[File:marshall-mo-ch.jpg|thumb|right|Saline County Courthouse in Marshall]]

== Censorship debate ==
In October 2006, a resident of Marshall attempted to have the [[graphic novel]]s ''[[Fun Home]]'', by [[Alison Bechdel]], and ''[[Blankets (graphic novel)|Blankets]]'', by [[Craig Thompson]], removed from the Marshall Public Library.<ref name="ban1">{{cite news 
 |first = Zach
 |last = Sims
 |title = Library trustees to hold hearing on novels
 |url = http://www.marshallnews.com/story/1171005.html
 |work = The [[Marshall Democrat-News]]
 |date = 2006-10-03
 |access-date = 2006-10-08
}}</ref>  Supporters of the books' removal characterized them as "pornography" and expressed concern that they would be read by children.<ref name="ban2">{{cite news 
 |first = Zach
 |last = Sims
 |title = Library board hears complaints about books/Decision scheduled for Oct. 11 meeting
 |url = http://www.marshallnews.com/story/1171432.html
 |work = The [[Marshall Democrat-News]]
 |date = 2006-10-05
 |access-date = 2006-10-08
}}</ref> Marshall Public Library Director Amy Crump defended the books as having been well-reviewed in "reputable, professional book review journals," and characterized the removal attempt as a step towards "the slippery slope of [[censorship]]".<ref name="ban1" /><ref name="ban2" /> On October 11, 2006, the Marshall Public Library Board of Trustees appointed a committee to create a materials selection policy, and removed ''Fun Home'' and ''Blankets'' from circulation until the new policy was approved.<ref>{{cite news 
 |first = Zach
 |last = Sims
 |title = Library board votes to remove 2 books while policy for acquisitions developed
 |url = http://www.marshallnews.com/story/1172698.html
 |work = The [[Marshall Democrat-News]]
 |date = 2006-10-12
 |access-date = 2006-10-12
}}</ref> On March 14, 2007, the board voted to return both ''Fun Home'' and ''Blankets'' to the library's shelves.<ref>{{cite news 
 |first = Rachel
 |last = Harper
 |title = Library board approves new policy/Material selection policy created, controversial books returned to shelves
 |url = http://www.marshallnews.com/story/1193923.html
 |work = The [[Marshall Democrat-News]]
 |date = 2007-03-15
 |access-date = 2007-03-15
}}</ref>

==Education==
The Marshall Public School District serves Marshall in K-12 education. [[Missouri Valley College]] is located in Marshall.

Marshall has a lending library, the Marshall Public Library.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.publiclibraries.com/missouri.htm | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170610012728/http://www.publiclibraries.com/missouri.htm | url-status=dead | archive-date=10 June 2017 | title=Missouri Public Libraries | publisher=PublicLibraries.com | access-date=2 June 2019}}</ref>

==Notable people==
*[[Walt Housman]], American football player
*[[Bob James (musician)|Bob James]], jazz musician
*[[Noble Johnson]], actor
*[[Chelsea Liu]], figure skater (pairs)
*[[Robert P. McChesney|Robert Pearson McChesney]], artist<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.askart.com/askart/m/robert_pearson_mcchesney/robert_pearson_mcchesney.aspx|title = Robert Pearson McChesney (1913 - 2008)|access-date = November 8, 2014|website = Ask Art}}</ref>
* [[Doc Quigg]], journalist
*[[Twila Tanner]], contestant on [[Survivor: Vanuatu]]

==Notable animal==
*[[Jim the Wonder Dog]] - Noted hunting dog with a park in town named for him.<ref>[http://www.visitmarshallmo.com/mm_jim.html Visit Marshall] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100529231717/http://www.visitmarshallmo.com/mm_jim.html |date=2010-05-29 }}</ref><ref>[http://www.roadsideamerica.com/pet/jim.html Roadside America]</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.jimthewonderdog.com/ |title=Jim the Wonder Dog official page |access-date=2010-07-11 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100724065142/http://www.jimthewonderdog.com./ |archive-date=2010-07-24 |url-status=usurped }}</ref>

==See also==
*[[Impact of the 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic on the meat industry in the United States]]

== References ==
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==External links==
*{{Official website|http://www.marshall-mo.com/}}
* Historic maps of Marshall in the [http://mulibraries.missouri.edu/specialcollections/sanborn.htm Sanborn Maps of Missouri Collection] at the University of Missouri

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