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Town
Location of Snow Lake Shores, Mississippi
Snow Lake Shores, Mississippi Location in the United States
Country	United States
State	Mississippi
County	Benton
Established	1958
Incorporated	1996
Area
• Total	0.90 sq mi (2.32 km2)
• Land	0.68 sq mi (1.76 km2)
• Water	0.22 sq mi (0.56 km2)
Elevation	417 ft (127 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	306
• Density	449.34/sq mi (173.54/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	38603
Area code(s)	662
FIPS code	28-68960
GNIS feature ID	2407363

Snow Lake Shores is a small and peaceful town located in Benton County, Mississippi, United States. It's known for its beautiful lake and quiet community. In 2020, about 306 people lived here, making it a close-knit place.

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Where is Snow Lake Shores?

Snow Lake Shores is found in the western part of Benton County, Mississippi. It's right along Mississippi Highway 4. The town is about 4 miles (6.4 km) west of Ashland. It is also about 14 miles (22.5 km) northeast of Holly Springs.

What is the Town Like?

The town covers an area of about 0.9 square miles (2.3 square kilometers). A big part of this area, about 0.22 square miles (0.56 square kilometers), is water. This water comes from Snow Lake. The town's homes are built around this lovely lake. Snow Lake was created by building a dam on Big Snow Creek. This creek flows into the Tippah River, which then joins the Tallahatchie River.

The Story of Snow Lake Shores

Early Settlers and Shone's Pond

The first European-American settlers arrived in this area in 1839. John M. Ferrell and his wife moved here from Tennessee. One of their daughters, Emaline, married an Englishman named Joe Shone. They built a house that became known as Shone's Pond. This area was mostly marsh and cypress swamps back then. Sometimes, people called it Shone's Mill or Shone's Mill Pond.

How Snow Lake Shores Began

In 1947, a man named Walter Utley from New York moved to nearby Marshall County. He had a dream to build a resort here. He thought Big Snow Creek, with its three branches, would be perfect. Around 1956, Utley and two other men formed a group. They planned to create a new neighborhood called Snow Lake Shores.

In 1957, they built a dam on a local stream. This created Big Snow Lake. Snow Lake Shores officially started in 1958. It was a private community designed for vacations and year-round living. It was promoted as a safe and friendly place for families. A volunteer fire department was started in 1974 to help keep everyone safe.

Becoming an Official Town

For 38 years, Snow Lake Shores was a private community. But in 1996, it became an official town. This was a big step! Becoming a town meant they could get money from the government. This money could be used to improve roads and build a new water system.

Eddie Koen was chosen as the first mayor of Snow Lake Shores. Five aldermen also helped lead the new town. They served until the first local elections were held in October 1996.

Population Changes

Even though about 300 people live in Snow Lake Shores all year, the population can grow a lot in the summer. During the warmer months, over 900 people might be in the community. This includes seasonal residents and vacationers who come to enjoy the lake.

People of Snow Lake Shores

Who Lives Here? (2020 Census)

In 2020, the town had 306 residents. There were 192 households and 98 families living in Snow Lake Shores.

Education in Snow Lake Shores

Students in Snow Lake Shores attend schools run by the Benton County School District.

See also

In Spanish: Snow Lake Shores para niños