Shannon, Texas
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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.[2] A tornado also struck Shannon in April 1955, although there were no casualties.[3]
Geography
Shannon is located on Farm to Market Road 175, Script error: No such module "convert". southwest of Henrietta and Script error: No such module "convert". north of Jacksboro in extreme south-central Clay County.[4]
Education
In 1910, Shannon had a school with 82 students and two teachers.[5] Today, Shannon is served by the Midway Independent School District.
Notable people
- Riley Matheson, offensive lineman in the NFL for the San Francisco 49ers and Detroit Lions.[6]
- Chuck Roberson, actor and stuntman.[7]
References
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