Mount Vernon, Administrative center in Jefferson County, Illinois, United States
Mount Vernon functions as a transportation hub at the intersection of Interstate 57 and Interstate 64, connecting southern Illinois to major metropolitan centers.
Founded in 1817 by Zadok Casey, the city received its name from George Washington's Virginia plantation and experienced significant growth during the coal mining era.
The Cedarhurst Center for the Arts maintains a collection of outdoor sculptures and presents regular exhibitions of contemporary art in its dedicated galleries.
The city offers services through multiple distribution centers, manufacturing facilities, and the Mount Vernon Airport, which handles private and charter flights.
A devastating tornado in 1888 led to one of the earliest American Red Cross disaster responses, coordinated personally by Clara Barton.
Location: Jefferson County
Inception: 1817
Website: http://mtvernon.com
GPS coordinates: 38.31360,-88.90810
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:02
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