Posey County, County seat and administrative division in southwestern Indiana, US
Mount Vernon extends along the Ohio River, functioning as the westernmost incorporated settlement in Indiana with a population of 6,687 residents.
The settlement, initially named McFaden's Bluff in 1806, received its current name Mount Vernon in 1816 to honor George Washington's residence.
The Posey County Courthouse Square, Mount Vernon Downtown Historic District, and Welborn Historic District represent protected architectural heritage on the National Register.
The Alexandrian Public Library maintains a collection of 100,000 items, offering public computers and educational programs for Mount Vernon residents.
The Ports of Indiana-Mount Vernon, established in 1976, operates as the largest public port in Indiana, managing river transportation and commerce.
Location: Indiana
Inception: September 7, 1814
Capital city: Mount Vernon
Shares border with: Gibson County, Vanderburgh County, Henderson County, Union County, Gallatin County, White County
Website: http://poseycountygov.org
GPS coordinates: 38.02000,-87.86000
Latest update: March 21, 2025 08:20
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