U.S. Federal Route 72 is a east-west highway across Northern Marshall County. From the Benton/Marshall County Line to Mississippi State Route 302, near Mt. Pleasant, it is a multi-lane highway. From Mississippi State Route 302 to the Mississippi/Tennessee State Line this is a two-lane highway. U.S. Rt. 72 passes through the following town in Marshall County. Mt. Pleasant U.S. Rt. 72 is not multi-plexed in Marshall County. U.S. Rt. 72 intersects the following highways in Marshall County. Mississippi State Route 311, at Mt. Pleasant. Mississippi State Route 302, near Mt. Pleasant.