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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

Altoona Hotel

photo of Mount Vernon House-1880

photo of Newspaper Clippings

photo of Altoona Hotel

photo of Altoona Hotel

photo of Altoona Hotel

photo of Original Site of The Altoona Hotel

photo of The Altoona Hotel

photo of Water Towers

Altoona Hotel - Hall

photo of Altoona Hall South Side

photo of The old Altoona Hotel in Mount Vernon

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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