Shannon County, Missouri

Shannon County
Shannon County courthouse in Eminence
Location within the U.S. state of Missouri
Missouri's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 37°10′N 91°24′W / 37.16°N 91.4°W / 37.16; -91.4
Country United States
State Missouri
FoundedJanuary 29, 1841
Named forGeorge Shannon
SeatEminence
Largest cityWinona
Area
 • Total1,004 sq mi (2,600 km2)
 • Land1,004 sq mi (2,600 km2)
 • Water0.2 sq mi (0.5 km2)  0.02%
Population
 • Total7,031
 • Density7.0/sq mi (2.7/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Websitewww.shannon-county.com

Shannon County is a county in the U.S. state of Missouri. Its county seat is Eminence. As of 2020, 7,031 people lived there.[1] The county was organized on January 29, 1841, and was named in honor of George Shannon, a member of the Lewis and Clark Expedition.

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 "QuickFacts: Shannon County, Missouri". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 11, 2023.