Mahon, Mississippi facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mahon, Mississippi
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 Mahon, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
Mahon, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Marshall |
| Elevation | 499 ft (152 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 692035 |
Mahon is a small, unincorporated community located in Marshall County, Mississippi, in the United States. An unincorporated community is a place where people live that doesn't have its own local government, like a city or town. Instead, it's usually managed by the county.
History of Mahon
Mahon has a brief but interesting history. It was officially recognized as a community when a post office was opened there in 1890. This post office helped people send and receive mail, connecting them to the outside world.
Naming the Community
The community of Mahon was named after a person called John Mahon. It was common for places to be named after important local figures or landowners.
Early Population
The post office in Mahon operated for nearly 30 years, closing its doors in 1919. In 1900, the community had a population of 41 people. This shows it was a very small settlement.
