Shannon, Mississippi

Shannon, Mississippi
Motto: 
Where good neighbors aren't hard to find
Location of Shannon, Mississippi
Shannon, Mississippi
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 34°7′1″N 88°42′5″W / 34.11694°N 88.70139°W / 34.11694; -88.70139
CountryUnited States
StateMississippi
CountyLee
Government
 • Mayor-CouncilshipPaul Lyman
Area
 • Total
4.05 sq mi (10.49 km2)
 • Land4.05 sq mi (10.49 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
256 ft (78 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
1,496
 • Density369.4/sq mi (142.62/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
38868
Area code662
FIPS code28-66720
GNIS feature ID0677612
Websitewww.shannonms.us//

Shannon is a town in Lee County, Mississippi. The population was 1,496 at the 2020 Census.

Shannon is located on Mississippi Highway 145, west of U.S. Route 45. Chiwapa Creek flows south of the town.