Shannon Brook

Shannon Brook
Deep Creek (branch), Piora Creek, Mummulgum Creek
Perennial stream
Name origin: In honour of J. C. Shannon
Country	Australia
State	New South Wales
Regions	NSW North Coast (IBRA), Northern Rivers
Local government area	Kyogle
Part of	Richmond River catchment
Tributaries
- left	Rileys Creek
- right	Mongogarie Creek
Source confluence	Theresa Creek and Deep Creek
- location	near Mummulgum
- elevation	96 m (315 ft)
Mouth	confluence with the Richmond River
- location	near Tatham
- elevation	5 m (16 ft)
- coordinates
Length	58 km (36 mi)
Location of the Shannon Brook mouth in New South Wales

The Shannon Brook, a perennial stream of the Richmond River catchment, is located in Northern Rivers region in the state of New South Wales, Australia.

Location and features

Formed by the confluence of the Theresa Creek and Deep Creek, Shannon Brook rises on the Richmond Range about 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) southwest of Mummulgum. The river flows generally northeast, east southeast and east, joined by two minor tributaries before reaching its confluence with the Richmond River near Tatham, about 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) southeast of Casino. The river descends 91 metres (299 ft) over its 58 kilometres (36 mi) course.

Etymology

The river is believed to be named in honour of J. C. Shannon who came from the Clarence Valley and took up Stratheden for Dr. John Dobie in 1842. He camped by the creek, hence the name Shannon Brook. J. C. Shannon was known locally as Doc Shannon.

See also

• Rivers of New South Wales
• List of rivers of New South Wales (L-Z)
• List of rivers of Australia