Shannon, Texas
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Shannon is on Farm to Market Road 175 20 miles southwest of Henrietta in far south central Clay County, Texas approximately 1/2 mile north of the Jack County line. Its population is 23.
[edit] History
It was established in 1878 and was first known as Stampede Springs. The name was quickly changed to Shannon in honor of a pioneer family from the Shannon Valley in Ireland. A post office opened in 1893. By 1910 the local school enrolled 28 students and had two teachers. By 1920, it's population was reported as 112. It's population remained around 100 until 1970 when only 80 residents were reported. By 1980 the population reached its current level. There are currently no business, schools or post office in Shannon.
[edit] Education
Shannon is served by the Midway Independent School District (Clay County, Texas).
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