Sharon, Madison County, Mississippi facts for kids
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Sharon, Mississippi
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 Sharon, Madison County, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
Sharon, Madison County, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Madison |
| Elevation | 354 ft (108 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
39163
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| Area code(s) | 601 |
| GNIS feature ID | 677616 |
Sharon is a small, unincorporated community in Madison County, Mississippi, United States. An unincorporated community means it's a place with a shared identity but no local government of its own.
Sharon is located along Mississippi Highway 43. It is about 12 kilometers (7 miles) northeast of Canton. It is also about 19 kilometers (12 miles) southwest of Camden. Sharon is part of the larger Jackson Metropolitan Statistical Area. This means it's included in the area around the city of Jackson.
Even though Sharon doesn't have its own city government, it does have its own post office. It also has a special zip code, which is 39163.
Sharon's History
Sharon has a rich history, especially when it comes to education. From 1837 to 1873, it was home to an important school called Sharon Female College. This college was one of the first schools for young women in the area. The community itself was named after this college.
Another college, Madison College, was also founded in Sharon in 1845. By the year 1900, Sharon had grown to include three churches. At that time, about 173 people lived in the community.
People Who Made a Difference
Many interesting people have connections to Sharon. Here are a few:
- Joseph A. Baker: He was a member of the Mississippi Senate from 1916 to 1920. The Senate is a part of the state government that makes laws.
- James Champlain: He was a blind philanthropist. A philanthropist is someone who gives money and time to help others. He helped start the Mississippi School for the Blind.
- K. C. Douglas: He was a famous blues musician. Blues music is a type of American music that started in the South.
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In Spanish: Sharon (Misisipi) para niños
