Shongelo, Mississippi

Shongelo is a ghost town in Smith County, in the U.S. state of Mississippi.

History

Shongelo was founded in the 1860s, and named after Shongelo Creek. The community formed around the grist mill of C. D. Austin. A post office called Shongelo was established in 1873, and remained in operation until 1921.
In 1900, Shongelo had a population of 20. By 1923, the community was abandoned.
A historical markers describes the community and is located at the entrance to Shongelo Lake.