Choose a Kentucky Lake table
The official Kentucky Lake dining guide groups waterfront grills, cafés, bakeries, coffee, pizza, and locally owned restaurants so you can choose by town and appetite.
The lake is only the beginning
Look beyond the shoreline to the makers, organizers, businesses, and everyday places that keep the county moving.
Get to know Marshall County.
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Build one lake day at Kentucky Dam Village
Kentucky Dam Village brings lake access, trails, golf, dining, and a seasonal public beach together in Gilbertsville. Choose one main activity, then leave time for the view instead of trying to use every amenity.
Keep a weather-proof lake-day list
Use the regional family guide to mix outdoor water time with nearby indoor attractions. Pick one main activity and one flexible backup instead of over-scheduling the day.
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Meet Marshall County businesses.
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Featured supporters
Sponsored listings.
Community directory
Every published business in Marshall County.
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- Los Tres AmigosFood & Drink · (270) 395-0000
Independent local discovery
Source-confirmed businesses.
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Restaurant · Calvert City
Source: Official business website ↗Los Tres Amigos
Mexican restaurant on U.S. Highway 62.
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Marshall County Chamber Member Directory
Search chamber members across local business, service, shopping, dining, and recreation categories.
Chamber member directory · maintained by Marshall County Chamber of CommerceOpen local directory ↗These links open directories maintained by local chambers or public organizations. Kentucky West does not copy, rank, or imply sponsorship of their records.
Useful Marshall County resources.
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Living in Marshall County.
Practical county information appears only when it is tied to an identified source. Empty sections remain visible while local research is reviewed.
Kentucky State Resources for County Residents
Official Kentucky programs and services that residents can use.
Kentucky resident services
Start with the Commonwealth's resident portal for state services and agency pathways.
Commonwealth of KentuckyOpen profile →Start a business in Kentucky
The official One Stop guide covers business structure, registration, taxes, insurance, permits, and employers.
Kentucky Business One StopOpen profile →Travel & Tourism
Official and locally maintained travel information.
Chambers & City Resources
Chambers, city governments, and other official local gateways.
Kentucky Lake Chamber of Commerce
The University of Kentucky Extension identifies this as Marshall County's chamber; use the linked local resource pathway.
University of Kentucky Cooperative ExtensionOpen profile →Benton
County-seat city government, departments, meetings, and services.
City of BentonOpen profile →Calvert City
City government, services, notices, parks, and community information.
City of Calvert CityOpen profile →Hardin
City-government record and public contacts through Kentucky's local-government directory.
Kentucky Department for Local GovernmentOpen profile →Unwritten Rules
Sourced local context that helps people participate respectfully, without stereotypes or guesses.
Check lake conditions before launching
Weather, water levels, closures, and boating requirements can change; consult current official information.
Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife ResourcesOpen profile →Know which park manages the place
County parks, state parks, federal recreation land, and city parks have different rules and reservation systems.
Marshall County Parks DepartmentOpen profile →Treat seasonal claims as changeable
Confirm hours, event dates, admission, and availability directly before a special trip.
Marshall County Tourist CommissionOpen profile →What You'll Find Here
A source-backed introduction to the places and community life found in the county.
Lake-centered outdoor life
Kentucky Lake, marinas, fishing, boating, and public recreation are central to the county visitor guide.
Marshall County Tourist CommissionOpen profile →Three city centers
Benton, Calvert City, and Hardin provide distinct local-government starting points.
Marshall County governmentOpen profile →History
County history tied to identified archives, museums, or public records.
County formed in 1842
Marshall County was formed from Calloway County and named for Chief Justice John Marshall.
Kentucky Historical SocietyOpen profile →Benton's early civic history
Kentucky's official local profile records Benton's founding and 1845 incorporation.
Commonwealth of KentuckyOpen profile →Who's Who
Past and present people documented by identified public sources.
Henry H. Lovett Sr. · past
Educator, attorney, judge, and donor of land for the Benton city park that bears his name.
Kentucky Historical SocietyOpen profile →Vicki English · present
A longtime athletic secretary and organizer recognized by the school district for preserving county sports history.
Marshall County SchoolsOpen profile →Education
School boards, districts, colleges, libraries, and official learning resources.
Marshall County Schools
District schools, enrollment, family resources, board contacts, and current notices.
Marshall County SchoolsOpen profile →Marshall County Board of Education
District staff and board-office contact information.
Marshall County SchoolsOpen profile →Kentucky district and school directory
Confirm K-12 district, school, address, and contact information in the state-maintained directory.
Kentucky Department of EducationOpen profile →Employment & Job Boards
Official job-search tools, workforce help, and local public-employer openings.
Marshall County Fiscal Court jobs
County-government openings and application instructions.
Marshall County Fiscal Court jobsOpen profile →Marshall County Schools jobs
Current school-district vacancies published through SchoolSpring.
Marshall County Schools jobsOpen profile →Kentucky Focus Career
Search Kentucky jobs, build a résumé, and connect with Kentucky Career Center services.
Kentucky Career CenterOpen profile →West Kentucky Career Center
Find regional career-center locations, training, job-search, and workforce assistance.
West Kentucky Career CenterOpen profile →College, University & Scholarships
Regional colleges, university programs, financial aid, and scholarship gateways.
West Kentucky Community & Technical College
Explore regional degree, diploma, certificate, workforce, and transfer programs.
West Kentucky Community & Technical CollegeOpen profile →WKCTC scholarships and financial aid
Review college scholarships, aid steps, and Work Ready Kentucky Scholarship information.
WKCTC scholarships and financial aidOpen profile →Murray State University scholarships
Search university scholarship programs, eligibility, and application guidance.
Murray State University scholarshipsOpen profile →Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority
Use Kentucky's official gateway for state grants, scholarships, and college-planning help.
KHEAA scholarships and grantsOpen profile →University of Kentucky College of Engineering — Paducah
Explore UK engineering programs delivered on the WKCTC Paducah campus.
University of Kentucky Paducah CampusOpen profile →Organizations & Nonprofits
Regional service organizations plus every current Kentucky charity-register entry with a mailing address in this county. Register amounts are filing data, not an endorsement or a measure of local impact.
Community Foundation of West Kentucky
Find nonprofit support, giving, grants, and regional scholarship opportunities serving West Kentucky, including Marshall County.
Community Foundation of West KentuckyOpen profile →Merryman House Domestic Crisis Center
The state-designated domestic-violence program serving all eight Purchase Area counties, including Marshall; services are free and confidential.
Merryman House Domestic Crisis CenterOpen profile →Purchase Area Development District
A regional gateway for volunteer opportunities, human-support programs, aging and disability services, and community partnerships serving Marshall County.
Purchase Area Development DistrictOpen profile →270 Heat Inc.
Registered address: 67 Great Oaks Rd, Gilbertsville, KY 42044. Latest filing year: 2025. Reported contributions: $10,930.00; reported revenue: $10,930.00.
Kentucky Attorney General charity register · page 1Open profile →Benton Womans Club
Registered address: P.O. Box 1014, Benton, KY 42025. Latest filing year: 2024. Reported contributions: $0.00; reported revenue: $0.00.
Kentucky Attorney General charity register · page 19Open profile →Calvert City Convalescent Center Inc.
Registered address: PO BOX 7, Calvert City, KY 42029. Latest filing year: 2024. Reported contributions: $35,391.00; reported revenue: $11,723,879.00.
Kentucky Attorney General charity register · page 24Open profile →Caring For You Counseling, Inc.
Registered address: 1180 Dyke Road, Benton, KY 42025. Latest filing year: 2025. Reported contributions: $0.00; reported revenue: $0.00.
Kentucky Attorney General charity register · page 26Open profile →Kentucky Sheriffs Boys and Girls Ranch Trust
Registered address: PO Box 57, Gilbertsville, KY 42044. Latest filing year: 2024. Reported contributions: $698,798.00; reported revenue: $855,559.00.
Kentucky Attorney General charity register · page 82Open profile →Marshall County Community Kitchen, Inc/ Marcellas Kitchen
Registered address: 119 Marie Lane, Benton, KY 42025. Latest filing year: 2025. Reported contributions: $442,861.00; reported revenue: $442,861.00.
Kentucky Attorney General charity register · page 92Open profile →Marshall County High School Athletic Foundation, Inc.
Registered address: 416 High School Road, Benton, KY 42025. Latest filing year: 2024. Reported contributions: $0.00; reported revenue: $0.00.
Kentucky Attorney General charity register · page 92Open profile →Marshall County Parks Incorporated
Registered address: 596 US HWY 68 W, Benton, KY 42025. Latest filing year: 2024. Reported contributions: $120,878.00; reported revenue: $228,427.00.
Kentucky Attorney General charity register · page 92Open profile →Marxhall County Assn For Exceptional Children
Registered address: PO BOX 423, Benton, KY 42025. Latest filing year: 2024. Reported contributions: $220,636.00; reported revenue: $708,832.00.
Kentucky Attorney General charity register · page 92Open profile →Nextmax, Inc.
Registered address: PO BOX 672, Benton, KY 42025. Latest filing year: 2024. Reported contributions: $202,300.00; reported revenue: $247,021.00.
Kentucky Attorney General charity register · page 108Open profile →Triangle Fishing Club Inc
Registered address: 211 Triangle Club Rd, Gilbertsville, KY 42044. Latest filing year: 2024. Reported contributions: $88,704.00; reported revenue: $128,979.00.
Kentucky Attorney General charity register · page 152Open profile →United Fund Drive of Calvert City
Registered address: PO BOX 712, Calvert City, KY 42029. Latest filing year: 2024. Reported contributions: $86,612.00; reported revenue: $86,723.00.
Kentucky Attorney General charity register · page 154Open profile →Media & Communications
Regional broadcast outlets and address-level internet, telephone, and cable availability tools.
Cornerstone Connectivity
Cornerstone Connectivity delivers fast, reliable fiber internet and telecommunications services to homes and businesses across Kentucky, Tennessee, Illinois, and Alabama. Local roots. Local team. Local commitment.
Open profile →WKMS public radio
Murray State University's public-radio service for western Kentucky, with regional news, programs, and listening options relevant to Marshall County.
WKMS public radioOpen profile →WPSD Local 6
Paducah-based regional television news, weather, and programming serving the Jackson Purchase, including Marshall County.
WPSD Local 6Open profile →Kentucky Educational Television
Kentucky's statewide public television network, with broadcast schedules and streaming programs.
Kentucky Educational TelevisionOpen profile →Kentucky Broadband Availability Map
Search broadband availability around Marshall County before contacting a provider.
Kentucky Office of Broadband DevelopmentOpen profile →FCC National Broadband Map
Enter an address to compare internet providers and technologies reported as available at that exact location.
Federal Communications CommissionOpen profile →Spectrum service availability
Check a specific address for Spectrum cable internet, television, and voice service; county presence does not establish address-level availability.
SpectrumOpen profile →AT&T service availability
Check a specific address for AT&T internet and telephone options before comparing plans.
AT&TOpen profile →Public Utilities by Availability
Official service-area and provider lookups for electric, gas, water, sewer, and telecommunications utilities.
Kentucky PSC utility maps
Use official electric, natural-gas, telecommunications, water, and sewer service-area maps around Marshall County; boundaries may divide a county or overlap.
Kentucky Public Service CommissionOpen profile →Kentucky utility directory by county and type
Look up utilities associated with Marshall County, then confirm the exact service address with the provider.
Kentucky Public Service Commission Utility MasterOpen profile →Jackson Purchase Energy Cooperative
Review the cooperative's published six-county service area and confirm whether a specific address is inside it.
Jackson Purchase Energy CooperativeOpen profile →Community Sports
Public and nonprofit leagues, facilities, and participation information.
Mike Miller County Park
Ballfields, soccer, courts, disc golf, trails, fishing, playgrounds, and splash-pad facilities.
Marshall County Parks DepartmentOpen profile →Marshall County school activities
Use the district site for current athletics, arts, clubs, calendars, and participation contacts.
Marshall County SchoolsOpen profile →Kids Zone
Verified activities and public resources intended for children and families.
Mike Miller County Park
Large playgrounds, splash pad, fishing pier, trails, courts, and family recreation.
Marshall County Parks DepartmentOpen profile →Marshall County Public Library
Three library locations, family reading, digital resources, and current programs.
Marshall County Public LibraryOpen profile →Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park
State-park trails, recreation, lake access, and family trip information.
Kentucky State ParksOpen profile →Child Care
Official child-care search, licensing, assistance, and provider resources.
Find regulated child care
Any Kentucky resident can use kynect's provider search; confirm openings and program details with the provider.
Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family ServicesOpen profile →Child Care Assistance Program
Review state child-care assistance, eligibility, and provider information through the Division of Child Care.
Kentucky Division of Child CareOpen profile →Elder Care
Official aging, caregiving, transportation, and support resources.
Purchase Aging & Disability Resource Center
Regional information and referral for aging, disability, caregiver, respite, nutrition, and in-home services.
Purchase Area Agency on Aging & Independent LivingOpen profile →Regional aging resource directory
Use the regional directory to explore programs; eligibility varies and the agency can help confirm fit.
Purchase Area Agency on Aging & Independent LivingOpen profile →Marshall County Senior Citizens
The Commonwealth local directory identifies the county senior center; confirm current programs directly.
Commonwealth of KentuckyOpen profile →Golf Courses
Verified public information for golf courses serving the county.
Attractions
Verified museums, parks, landmarks, and other visitor destinations.
Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park
State-managed lake, lodging, recreation, golf, trails, and visitor facilities.
Kentucky State ParksOpen profile →Land Between the Lakes
Federally managed recreation area with trails, nature facilities, camping, and lake access nearby.
U.S. Forest ServiceOpen profile →Mike Miller County Park
A county park with broad family, sports, walking, fishing, and gathering facilities.
Marshall County Parks DepartmentOpen profile →Arts & Entertainment
Verified cultural venues, arts organizations, and permanent entertainment resources.
Marshall County Arts Commission
A durable local arts organization offering a gallery, classes, camps, workshops, exhibits, and community arts programs.
Marshall County Arts CommissionOpen profile →Marshall County Public Library
Three library locations provide books, learning resources, meeting spaces, and community cultural programming.
Marshall County Public LibraryOpen profile →Marshall County school arts and activities
The district is the official starting point for current student arts, performance, clubs, and extracurricular contacts.
Marshall County SchoolsOpen profile →Events
Official event-calendar gateways for time-sensitive community listings.
Marshall County government calendar
Use the county's live calendar for current public meetings and county-posted community dates.
Marshall County governmentOpen profile →Marshall County Parks calendar
Browse the parks department's current calendar for recreation programs, facility activities, and public events.
Marshall County Parks DepartmentOpen profile →Kentucky Lake visitor updates
Use the official tourism gateway for current visitor happenings and confirm details with the listed organizer.
Marshall County Tourist CommissionOpen profile →
Who serves Marshall County.
Names come from official county, city, and Kentucky government sources. Verified August 30, 2026.
County offices
- County Judge/Executive
- Kevin Spraggs
- County Clerk
- Crissy Greer
- County Sheriff
- Matt Hilbrecht
- Property Valuation Administrator
- Tony Henson
- County Jailer
- Roger Ford
- County Attorney
- Jason Darnall
Fiscal Court
Benton
- Mayor
- Rita Dotson
- Police Chief
- Stephen Sanderson
Official sources
Projects and contribution
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Deals, coupons, and offers
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