Vernon, Jasper County, Mississippi facts for kids
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Vernon, Mississippi
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 Vernon, Jasper County, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
Vernon, Jasper County, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Mississippi |
| County | Jasper |
| Elevation | 120 m (410 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 692294 |
Vernon is a small place located in Jasper County, Mississippi, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that are part of a larger county, but it doesn't have its own separate town government or mayor.
What is Vernon Like?
Vernon is nestled near a waterway called Tallahoma Creek. This creek is a natural feature of the area. The community itself is quite small.
A Look Back in Time
Vernon once had its own post office. This post office was open for a number of years, helping people send and receive mail. It operated from 1893 until 1907. After 1907, the post office in Vernon closed.
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