Shannon Brook facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Shannon Brook |
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 Location of the Shannon Brook mouth in New South Wales
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| Other name(s) | Deep Creek (branch), Piora Creek, Mummulgum Creek |
| Country | Australia |
| State | New South Wales |
| Region | NSW North Coast (IBRA), Northern Rivers |
| LGA | Kyogle |
| Physical characteristics | |
| River mouth | confluence with the Richmond River near Tatham 5 m (16 ft) 28°55′27″S 153°9′37″E / 28.92417°S 153.16028°E |
| Length | 58 km (36 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| River system | Richmond River catchment |
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The Shannon Brook is a stream in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Australia. It is part of the larger Richmond River system. A perennial stream means it flows all year round.
Where is Shannon Brook Located?
Shannon Brook starts where Theresa Creek and Deep Creek meet. This spot is on the Richmond Range, about 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) southwest of Mummulgum. The brook flows in different directions, mostly northeast, east southeast, and then east.
Shannon Brook's Journey
Along its journey, two smaller streams, called tributaries, join the Shannon Brook. It then meets the Richmond River near a place called Tatham. Tatham is about 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) southeast of Casino.
The brook travels for 58 kilometres (36 mi) in total. From where it starts to where it ends, the water drops about 91 metres (299 ft).
How Shannon Brook Got Its Name
The Shannon Brook is named after a person called J. C. Shannon. He came from the Clarence Valley area. In 1842, he took over a property called Stratheden for Dr. John Dobie.
J. C. Shannon camped by this creek, and that's how it got its name. People in the area also knew him as Doc Shannon.
