Marshall's Unique Courthouse

As the only known working courthouse in the United States to host a spectacular light and music show, the Historic Harrison County Courthouse continues to shines bright each evening from November 27 through December 31 during Marshall’s Wonderland of Lights Festival. (Watch the first light and music show of 2012)

Marshall's Featured Art Culture

"Art In The Window" is a program established at the Marshall Convention and Visitors Bureau Visitors Center.  Located at 301 No. Washington in downtown Marshall, artists' works from the Marshall area are displayed in the exterior windows.  The lighted exhibit can be viewed daily.  Each month, a different artist or art form is featured.  Each feature artist is to either be from Marshall or have a connection to the Marshall art culture. This month artist Mary Ruff is the featured artist whose works will be viewable until May 31.

Caddo Lake Paddling Trails

Caddo Lake and Big Cypress Bayou Paddling Trails (near Jefferson, Karnack and Uncertain)

With ten official paddling trails in the region, the Caddo area now has over 50 miles of canoe and kayak trails for visiting paddlers! Follow the trail markers posted along each of the trails to explore the mysterious maze of sloughs, swamps and bayous for which this beautiful region is known.

Benton Lake Paddling Trail (Big Cypress Bayou)
Clear Lake Paddling Trail (Big Cypress Bayou)
Haggerty Creek Paddling Trail (Big Cypress Bayou)
Mill Pond Paddling Trail (Big Cypress Bayou)
Old River II Paddling Trail (Big Cypress Bayou)
Carter's Chute Paddling Trail (Caddo Lake)
Cathedral Paddling Trail (Caddo Lake)
Hell's Half Acre Paddling Trail (Caddo Lake)
Old Folks Playground Paddling Trail (Caddo Lake)
Turtle Shell Paddling Trail (Caddo Lake)

Marshall TX "Birthplace of Boogie Woogie" TM

Marshall, Texas is called “the Birthplace of Boogie Woogie” because Marshall is at the center of the geographical area where one of the most revolutionary and influential developments in American music took place.  CLICK FOR VIDEO OF MARSHALL MUSIC

Marshall Opens Up The Streets To Host Group Events

Clubs and organizations enjoy holding their events in Marshall, Texas.

In almost every month there will be car shows and late night cruises, music festivals, biker rally, barbeque competitions, and numerous other events utilizing the streets, courthouse square, convention center and facilities of historic Marshall.

Start making your plans today for your group event to be center stage in Marshall this year. Contact the Marshall Convention and Visitors Center today to begin your planning!  Call 903-702-7777 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Click here to see video the Marshall Bike Rally and the fun

Experience Marshall History

This unique East Texas community of 25,000 is a history buff’s delight, with more than 100 historical markers and medallions with several listed in the National Register of Historical Places. Founded in 1841, Marshall, is older than the State of Texas and is laid out on seven hills following the pattern of Rome.