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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

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photo of Unidentified House

photo of Unidentified Women and Children Wading in a Stream

photo of Spring Hollow

photo of Unidentified House in Palisades-Kepler State Park

photo of Unidentified Cornell Students

photo of Unidentified Cornell Baseball Game

photo of Unidentified Family Photo

photo of High Water in Palisades-Kepler State Park

photo of R. E. Gearhart's Veterinary Hospital

photo of Unidentified Street with Cars

photo of Unidentified Man

photo of Flat Rock Residence at Lower Palisades

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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