Vernon is an unincorporated community in Madison County, Mississippi, United States.

[1] Vernon was incorporated in 1833 and disincorporated at an unknown time.

[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.

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