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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

Home Life

photo of Robinson house by brickyard

photo of Three Unidentified People Behind Fence

photo of Unidentified Women Sitting Outside on a Porch

photo of Unidentified Man and Woman in Front of a House

photo of Professor Betts Home

photo of Unidentified House

photo of Unidentified House and Family

photo of Unidentified House

photo of Unidentified Family in front of a House

photo of Unidentified Children-1910

photo of Cedar River

photo of Mount Vernon House

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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