Shannon, Alabama facts for kids
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Shannon, Alabama
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Shannon Post Office
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 Shannon, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Shannon, Alabama
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Jefferson |
| Elevation | 646 ft (197 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
35142
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| Area code(s) | 205, 659 |
| GNIS feature ID | 126626 |
Shannon is a small unincorporated community located in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States, between Birmingham and northwest Hoover named after John James Shannon, a mine operator. A post office first opened under the name Shannon in 1915.
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