The Marshall County Historical Society was founded in April of 1971 by 18 interested persons. The group gathered at various places around the county to build awareness and membership. Dues were only $1. At the end of 1971, the society had 277 members and growing! In March of 1972, plans were being made to have the Pony Express Barn be the society's headquarters. During the 1970's, the Society was researching historic places and buildings to be on the National Register. On November 5th, 1974, the Marshall County Courthouse was added to this list. The courthouse was deeded to the Marshall County Historical Society in December 1979. Work began on preserving the interior with a Heritage Grant. In 1980, the Marshall County Historical Society had a new home in the Historic Courthouse that was built in 1891.
Our Research Library has the following records:
-Birth, Marriage, and Death Records
-Cemetery Database for Marshall County, KS
-Naturalization Database
-Church Records
-Rural School Records
-Town Histories
-Family Genealogy Books
These records are not available on-line, please contact us.
The Musuem is open all year.
April-September: Hours are Monday-Friday 10 A.M. to 4 P.M., weekends 1 P.M. to 4 P.M. (no research is done on the weekends)
October-March: Hours are 1 P.M. to 4 P.M. Weekends by appointment. Call 785-562-5012 to set your appointment.
Suggested donation of $5 per person. Kids under 12 are free.
The museum has over 15 rooms to explore.
Marshall County Doctors and Dentists
The Marysville Advocate
Automotive
Landoll
Farming and Agriculture
Banks and Businesses in Marshall County
Wedding Dress and Textile Room
Yearly Annual Display Room
School Room
Military Room
Trails Room
Quilt Room
Chapel Room
Textiles with the Loom
Courtroom
Period Rooms-Living Room, Bedroom and Kitchen
