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Explore the History of Mount Vernon, Iowa

Welcome
- A Short History of Mount Vernon
- Newsletters & Articles
Historic Districts
Resources
About
Contact Us

Brick houses on National Register of Historic Places

Photo of John Wolfe family

Photo of house at 400 First Street SW

Photo of barn at 323 3rd Street NE

Photo of house at 323 3rd St NE

Photo of house at 323 3rd Street NE

Photo of 323 3rd Street NEE

Photo of house at 323 3rd Street NE

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Our Mission

To identify, interpret and protect the historic and archaeological resources of our community and encourage historic tourism.

Meetings

Open to the public on the first Saturday of each month at 9:15 a.m. in the Visitors Center

Contact Us

Mount Vernon City Hall
(319) 895-8742
213 1st St. SW.
Mount Vernon, IA 52314
Chair: Leah Rogers

Main Street Iowa – Joe Jennison
Visitors Center
311 1st Street NW
Mt Vernon, IA 52314