Nestled among towering pine trees in East Texas is the city of Marshall. Marshall is closely identified with Caddo Lake; a massive body of water located northeast of the town. According to the Caddo Indians who first inhabited this land; the mysterious lake was formed overnight from an earthquake. Spanish and French explorers sought to claim the land as their own in the 16th century; and American settlers arrived here in about 1830. The city of Marshall was founded in 1842; eventually becoming the county seat of Harrison County. With the arrival of the Texas and Pacific Railroad after the Civil War; Marshall became known as the �Gateway to Texas;� and the town prospered. Today education plays an important role in the local economy; and Marshall is the home of Wiley College; East Texas Baptist University; and Texas State Technical Institute. Life in Marshall continues to revolve around the town square; with the majestic; restored courthouse at its center.
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