Settled in the mid 1820s, Marshallville remains reflective of a rural farming community. The names of its early families still prevail as fourth generations and adopted "newcomers" continue to farm the rich earth of the surrounding countryside. From the Creek Indians, through the land lottery settlers and resulting plantation farmers, to the present 21st century blended community, celebration of our heritage has been important.

The Historic Home Tour showcases many of the homes and churches built during Marshallville's early days.   The Samuel Henry Rumph House was the home of the developer of an insulated crate that led to the shipping of peaches by railroad to northeastern markets.

The Central of Georgia train stopped at the Marshallville Depot in 1900 for a picnic to celebrate the first shipment of refrigerated peaches.

The Greek Revival style Slappey-Liipfert house is one of the hIstorical homes on the Tour of Homes.

Marshallville Methodist Church, c1910, fronts a cemetery that is open to the public.

The Crape Myrtle Festival celebrates the planting in 1932 of crape myrtles along Highway 49 by the Memorial Highway Association.  This living memorial continues to honor Marshallville citizens who distinguished the community between 1830 and 1930.  
The Marshallville Women's League, Inc. sponsors the festival, along with an annual Christmas Parade, and supports civic improvement projects.