Mount Vernon, Indiana
Mount Vernon is a city of 6,400 people in Posey County, Indiana, founded in 1788.
Why visit Mount Vernon
Townapedia lists 8 museums and landmarks, 8 parks and trails, 6 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Frederick and Augusta Hagemann Farm and I.O.O.F. and Barker Buildings.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 23°F.
Weather in Mount Vernon
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon is a city in and the county seat of Posey County, Indiana, United States. Located in the state's far southwestern corner, within 15 miles (24 km) of both the southernmost or westernmost points, it is the westernmost city in the state. The southernmost is Rockport, located along the Ohio River about 40 miles (64 km) to the southeast.
From the Wikipedia article Mount Vernon, Indiana (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks8
Frederick and Augusta Hagemann Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Human settlement in Indiana, United States of America
I.O.O.F. and Barker Buildings
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Building in Indiana, United States
Mann Site
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Archaeological site in Indiana, United States of America
Mount Vernon Downtown Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic district in Indiana, United States
Mount Vernon Site
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Archeological site in Posey County, Indiana, United States
Posey County Courthouse Square
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Mount Vernon, IN, listed on the NRHP in Indiana
Welborn Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Indiana, United States
William Gonnerman House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic house in Indiana, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds8
Restaurants and cafes6
Arby's
Fast food · Sandwich · 1.0 mi
330 State Street, Mount Vernon
Mo-Tu 10:00-23:00; We 10:00-22:00; Th-Sa 10:00-23:00; Su 10:00-22:00
Domino's
Fast food · Pizza · 0.6 mi
1004 East 4th Street, Mount Vernon
Mo-Th 10:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-24:00; Su 10:00-23:00
Where to stay1
Four Seasons Lodging And RV Park
Motel and hotel · 1.8 mi
70 IN 62 West, Mount Vernon
History
Mount Vernon is the county seat and largest city in Posey County, named for General Thomas Posey, Governor of the Indiana Territory. He grew up at a plantation adjacent to George Washington's Mount Vernon. He was widely rumored to be Washington's illegitimate son, but this was dismissed by Posey's biographer, John Thornton Posey, a descendant.
The first settler in Mount Vernon was Andrew McFaden in 1806, and the settlement was called McFaden's Bluff. It was platted as Mount Vernon in 1816, but continued to be known as McFadden's Bluff for some time. It was named in honor of Washington's Mount Vernon. A post office called Mount Vernon has been in operation since 1818.
A number of historic sites have been recognized in Mount Vernon, including the Posey County Courthouse Square, Mount Vernon Downtown Historic District, Welborn Historic District and the William Gonnerman House, all of which have been placed on the National Register of Historic Places.
From the History section of Mount Vernon, Indiana on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship4
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries9
Healthcare1
Map of Mount Vernon
41 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°F | 23°F | 3.5 in | 2.4 in |
| Feb | 46°F | 26°F | 2.9 in | 3.1 in |
| Mar | 56°F | 34°F | 4.5 in | 1.5 in |
| Apr | 67°F | 44°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 77°F | 54°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 85°F | 64°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 67°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 65°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 82°F | 57°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 70°F | 45°F | 3.5 in | 0.2 in |
| Nov | 57°F | 35°F | 3.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Dec | 46°F | 27°F | 3.8 in | 1.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Mt Vernon Hcn (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Posey County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-04-03: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2011-06-23: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And (Severe Storm)
- 2009-03-05: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Storm)
- 2008-09-23: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Evansville Regional Airport (EVV) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 22 miles away.
- Poseyville 17 mi north, about 28 min by car
- Carmi 18 mi northwest, about 29 min by car
- Henderson 19 mi east, about 30 min by car
- Evansville 20 mi east, about 32 min by car
- Highland 20 mi northeast, about 32 min by car
- Darmstadt 20 mi northeast, about 33 min by car
- Melody Hill 22 mi east, about 35 min by car
- Shawneetown 22 mi southwest, about 35 min by car
- Haubstadt 25 mi northeast, about 41 min by car
- Fort Branch 28 mi northeast, about 44 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Posey County Courthouse, Mount Vernon, IN, TheCatalyst31, CC0
- Mann Site overview, Nyttend, Public domain
- Mount Vernon Site, GE Mound, Nyttend, Public domain
- Old National Bank in Mount Vernon, Nyttend, Public domain
- William Gonnerman House, Nyttend, Public domain
- 1850 Sullivan House in Mount Vernon, Nyttend, Public domain
- Frederick and Augusta Hagemann Farmhouse, Nyttend, Public domain
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