Henry Anson was the first European settler in what is now called Marshalltown. In April 1851, Anson found what he described as “the prettiest place in Iowa.” On a high point between the Iowa River and Linn Creek, Anson buil… See more

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 19.31 square miles (50.01 km ), of which 19.28 square miles (49.93 km ) is land and 0.03 square miles (0.08 km ) is water. Neighborin… See more