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City Directories

The Mount Vernon Historic Preservation Commission and Cornell College both have several Mount Vernon city directories in their possession, ranging from 1901 to just before the turn of the 21st century.

Here you will find selected directories that are downloadable and searchable. Are you looking for a specific Mount Vernon resident? You just might find them here!


1955 Mount Vernon Telephone Directory

Photo of the Cover Page for the 1955 Mount Vernon Telephone Directory

Cover page for the 1955 Mount Vernon Telephone Directory. Below is a scanned PDF document … Read more …

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1952 Mount Vernon Telephone Directory

picture of the cover page for the 1952 telephone directory

Cover page for the 1952 Mount Vernon Telephone Directory. Below is a scanned PDF document … Read more …

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1940 Mount Vernon Telephone Directory

Photo of the cover page for the 1940 Mount Vernon Telephone Directory

Cover page for the 1940 Mount Vernon Telephone Directory. Below is a scanned PDF document … Read more …

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1932 Mount Vernon Telephone Directory

Photo of the 1932 MOUNT VERNON TELEPHONE DIRECTORY Cover Page - JULY

Cover page for the 1932 Mount Vernon Telephone Directory. Below is a scanned PDF document … Read more …

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1925 Community Directory

Photo of the 1925 Mount Vernon Community Directory Cover Page

Cover page for the 1925 Mount Vernon Community Directory. Below is a scanned PDF document … Read more …

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1907 Mount Vernon City Directory

photo of the 1907 City Directory Cover Page

Cover page for the 1907 Mount Vernon City Directory. Below is a scanned PDF document … Read more …

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1901 Mount Vernon City Directory – From Mitchell to the end

photo of the cover page for the 1901 Mount Vernon City Directory

Cover page for the 1901 Mount Vernon City Directory. Below is a scanned PDF document … Read more …

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1901 Mount Vernon City Directory – From Cover Page thru Minott

photo of the cover page for the 1901 Mount Vernon City Directory

Cover page for the 1901 Mount Vernon City Directory. Below is a scanned PDF document … Read more …

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1 week ago

Mount Vernon Historic Preservation Commission
As we celebrate this Memorial Day, the MVHPC looks back to the way in which past generations commemorated the holiday with parades and full-dress picnics at the cemetary. At least 163 veterans are buried in the cemetary: Civil War, 69; Spanish American War, 1; WWI, 48; WWII, 81; Korean War, 19; Vietnam War, 14. We honor them and their families for their service and sacrifice. ... See MoreSee Less

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We are sorry to note the passing of the founder of the MVHPC, Rev. Dr. Richard Thomas, April 24 in Cedar Rapids at the age of 92. He headed historical research that placed to the entirety of Cornell College's campus and two other historic districts in Mount Vernon on the National Register of Historic Places. The MVHPC has named a Preservation Award in his honor.A memorial service for Rev Thomas will be held on Saturday, June 3 at 10AM at the Mount Vernon Methodist Church. ... See MoreSee Less

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