Sharon, Mississippi
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 Sharon, Mississippi
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Madison |
| Elevation | 354 ft (108 m) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 39163 |
| Area code(s) | 601 |
| GNIS feature ID | 677616[1] |
Sharon is an unincorporated community located on Mississippi Highway 43 in Madison County, Mississippi. Sharon is approximately 12 miles (19 km) southwest of Camden and 7 miles (11 km) northeast of Canton. Sharon is and is located within the Jackson Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Although an unincorporated community, Sharon has a post office and zip code of 39163.
History
Between 1837 and 1873, Sharon was home to an early female seminary called Sharon Female College.[2] Sharon was also home to Madison College,[3] founded in 1845.[4]
Notable natives and residents
- James Champlain — blind philanthropist involved in the founding of the Mississippi School for the Blind.[5]
- K. C. Douglas — blues musician.
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Sharon, Mississippi
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‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties
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