Shannon is an

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, the community had a population of 23 in 2000. It is located within the

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History

On May 22, 2020, an EFU tornado hit the community and traveled south to nearby Joy. Multiple storm chasers observed this tornado but no damage was found. A tornado also struck Shannon in April 1955, although there were no casualties.

Geography

Shannon is located on Farm to Market Road 175, southwest of Henrietta and north of Jacksboro in extreme south-central Clay County.

Education

In 1910, Shannon had a school with 82 students and two teachers. Today, Shannon is served by the Midway Independent School District.

Notable people

* Riley Matheson,

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References

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