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- A Short History of Mount Vernon
Historic Districts
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Explore the History of Mount Vernon, Iowa

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

Cornell College Historic District

Photo of King and Queen in Memorial Park

Photo of Hill and Stromer in Memorial Park

Photo of Hansen demonstrating throwing pottery on the wheel

Photo of elementary students playing recorders in Memorial Park

Photo of Randy Dotson

Photo of Ann Booth and Carol Soukup

Photo of swimmers at Cornell Pool in 1986

Photo of C. W. Neff Funeral Home

Wedding photo of Donald and Joan Siggins

Photo of newspaper article

Photo of Jeff Siggins standing in yard.

Photo of The Chapel postcard

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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