| Official Name: | Vernon, Mississippi |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Type1: | State |
| Subdivision Type2: | County |
| Subdivision Name2: | Madison |
| Timezone: | Central (CST) |
| Utc Offset: | -6 |
| Timezone Dst: | CDT |
| Utc Offset Dst: | -5 |
| Elevation Ft: | 190 |
| Pushpin Map: | Mississippi#USA |
| Pushpin Label: | Vernon |
| Coordinates: | 32.5897°N -90.3297°W |
| Blank Name: | GNIS feature ID |
| Blank Info: | 679206 |
Vernon is an unincorporated community in Madison County, Mississippi, United States.[1]
Vernon was incorporated in 1833 and disincorporated at an unknown time.[2] A post office operated under the name Vernon from 1828 to 1887.[3]
In 1835, John Murrell's gang planned to attack Vernon on the night of July 4, but the attack was never carried out.[4]
Company I of the 18th Mississippi Infantry Regiment was organized at Vernon in 1861.[5]