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Sharon, Mississippi

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Country
  
United States

County
  
Madison

ZIP code
  
39163

Elevation
  
108 m

State
  
Mississippi

Time zone
  
Central (CST) (UTC-6)

Area code(s)
  
601

Local time
  
Friday 2:52 PM

Sharon, Mississippi

Weather
  
25°C, Wind W at 11 km/h, 44% Humidity

Sharon is an unincorporated community located on Mississippi Highway 43 in Madison County, Mississippi. Sharon is approximately 12 miles (19 km) southwest of Camden and 7 miles (11 km) northeast of Canton. Sharon is and is located within the Jackson Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Contents

Map of Sharon, MS 39046, USA

Although an unincorporated community, Sharon has a post office and zip code of 39163.

History

Between 1837 and 1873, Sharon was home to an early female seminary called Sharon Female College. Sharon was also home to Madison College, founded in 1845.

Notable natives and residents

  • James Champlain — blind philanthropist involved in the founding of the Mississippi School for the Blind.
  • K. C. Douglas — blues musician.
  • References

    Sharon, Mississippi Wikipedia