Marshall, IL

Marshall is a welcoming town of around 4,000 in eastern Illinois, located about twenty miles west of Terre Haute, Indiana. The community centers on a classic downtown courthouse square lined with local shops and landmarks like the historic Archer House. Marshall also has a surprising slice of literary history as the mid-century home of the Handy Writers' Colony. For anyone considering a move, it offers an easygoing, neighborly atmosphere with quick access to bigger city amenities just across the state line.