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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

Cornell College

Photo of Women's basketball team

Photo of Cornell Baseball Team

Photo of Cornell Baseball Team

Photo of girls sitting under a tree

Photo of Cornell Football Team

Photo of Bishop Homer Stuntz

Photo of Milhauser and Mihailovic

Photo of Charles Milhauser & Milly Mihailovic

Photo of King and Queen in Memorial Park

Photo of tree with shoes hanging from the branches.

Photo of The Chapel postcard

Photo of Rood Hall 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