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Vernon, Mississippi
Vernon, Madison County, Mississippi is located in Mississippi
Vernon, Madison County, Mississippi
Vernon, Madison County, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
Vernon, Madison County, Mississippi is located in the United States
Vernon, Madison County, Mississippi
Vernon, Madison County, Mississippi
Location in the United States
Country  United States
State  Mississippi
County Madison
Elevation
60 m (190 ft)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
GNIS feature ID 679206

Vernon is a small place in Madison County, Mississippi, United States. It is an unincorporated community, which means it does not have its own local government.

History of Vernon

Vernon became an official town in 1833. At some point later, it stopped being an official town.

A post office served the community of Vernon for many years. It was open from 1828 until 1887.

During the American Civil War, a group of soldiers was formed in Vernon. This group was called Company I of the 18th Mississippi Infantry Regiment. They were organized in 1861.

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