Mount Vernon, Ohio
Mount Vernon is a city of 17,052 people in Knox County, Ohio, founded in 1805.
Why visit Mount Vernon
Townapedia lists 6 museums and landmarks, 24 parks and trails, 46 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Premiere Theatre 7, Kenyon College and Knox County Courthouse.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 15°F, and about 42 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Mount Vernon
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon is a city in Knox County, Ohio, United States, and its county seat. It is located along the Kokosing River, 40 miles (64 km) northeast of Columbus. The population was 16,956 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Mount Vernon, Ohio (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks6
Kenyon College
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
Private liberal arts college in Gambier, Ohio, United States
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Knox County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Local government building in the United States
North Main-North Gay Streets Historic District
Monument and historic site · 1.0 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds24
Knox County Convention and Visitors Bureau (Trailhead)
Hiking and trails · 0.7 mi
Visitors Bureau that includes trail use amenities. including maps/information, bike racks, car parking, seating, water fountain and...
501 South Main Street, Mt Vernon
Memorial Park (trailhead)
Hiking and trails
Park that has amenities for trail users. Including car parking, seating, restrooms, and water access. https://centralohiogreenways.com/
108 Mount Vernon Ave Extension, Mt. Vernon
Kokosing Gap Trailhead
Hiking and trails · 0.4 mi
Trailhead with amenities including information/maps, seating, shelter, and car parking. www.centralohiogreenways.com
12 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes46
Tim Hortons
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.5 mi
941 Coshocton Road, Mount Vernon
Mo-We 06:00-18:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-18:00; Su 06:00-16:00
Fiesta Mexicana
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.6 mi
997 Coshocton Road, Mount Vernon
Mo-Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa 12:00-10:00; Su 12:00-21:00
Bombay Garden & Greek Eats
Restaurant · Indian, Greek · 2.0 mi
1558 D Coshocton Road, Mount Vernon
Cold Stone Creamery
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 1.5 mi
941 Coshocton Road, Mount Vernon
Ichiban Sushi & Hibachi
Restaurant · Japanese · 2.0 mi
1558 E1 Coshocton Road, Mount Vernon
34 more on the map.
History
The community was platted in 1805, and named after Mount Vernon, the estate owned by George Washington.
In May 1953, the telephone exchange for the entire city was destroyed by fire, disrupting calls for months.
In January 1959, a severe flood caused 500 homes to be evacuated and caused $5 million in damage.
From the History section of Mount Vernon, Ohio on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay4
Churches and places of worship14
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 2.1 mi
189 Mansfield Avenue, Mount Vernon
Shopping11
Gas and EV charging9
Schools, colleges and libraries17
Healthcare5
Map of Mount Vernon
138 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33°F | 15°F | 3.1 in | 12.9 in |
| Feb | 37°F | 18°F | 2.5 in | 10.6 in |
| Mar | 47°F | 26°F | 3.3 in | 6.5 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 36°F | 4.0 in | 1.2 in |
| May | 71°F | 47°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 56°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 59°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 57°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 49°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 38°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 49°F | 28°F | 3.0 in | 2.3 in |
| Dec | 38°F | 22°F | 3.2 in | 8.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Fredericktown 4 S (4 mi away), rain and snow from Danville 2 W, 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
Knox County has had 10 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-03-31: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2012-08-20: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds (Severe Storm)
- 2012-06-30: Severe Storms (Severe Storm)
- 2008-10-24: Severe Wind Storm Associated With Tropical Depression Ike (Severe Storm)
- 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Galion Municipal Airport (GQQ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 29 miles away.
- Newark 22 mi south, about 35 min by car
- Heath 25 mi south, about 41 min by car
- New Albany 26 mi southwest, about 41 min by car
- Mansfield 27 mi north, about 43 min by car
- Pataskala 28 mi southwest, about 46 min by car
- Westerville 29 mi southwest, about 47 min by car
- Galion 29 mi northwest, about 47 min by car
- Delaware 32 mi west, about 52 min by car
- Gahanna 32 mi southwest, about 52 min by car
- Columbus 38 mi southwest, about 1 h 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
- East High Street Historic District, Mount Vernon, Nyttend, Public domain
- Kokosing Gap Trail at Mount Vernon Avenue, Mount Vernon, Ohio, Dan Keck, CC0
- Mount Vernon Highschool, JBTHEMILKER, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mount Vernon High School, JBTHEMILKER, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mount Vernon High School 2, JBTHEMILKER, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mount Vernon - Woodward Opera House (OHPTC) - 49390768636, Ohio Redevelopment Projects - ODSA, CC BY 2.0
- Mount Vernon - Woodward Opera House (OHPTC) - 49390768766, Ohio Redevelopment Projects - ODSA, CC BY 2.0
- Mount Vernon - Woodward Opera House (OHPTC) - 49390968372, Ohio Redevelopment Projects - ODSA, CC BY 2.0
- Mount Vernon - Woodward Opera House (OHPTC) - 49390966257, Ohio Redevelopment Projects - ODSA, CC BY 2.0
- Mount Vernon - Woodward Opera House (OHPTC) - 49390291603, Ohio Redevelopment Projects - ODSA, CC BY 2.0
- Mount Vernon - Woodward Opera House (OHPTC) - 49390965332, Ohio Redevelopment Projects - ODSA, CC BY 2.0
- Mount Vernon - Woodward Opera House (OHPTC) - 49390773061, Ohio Redevelopment Projects - ODSA, CC BY 2.0
- Mount Vernon - Woodward Opera House (OHPTC) - 49390965472, Ohio Redevelopment Projects - ODSA, CC BY 2.0
- Mount Vernon - Woodward Opera House (OHPTC) - 49390768541, Ohio Redevelopment Projects - ODSA, CC BY 2.0
- Mount Vernon - Woodward Opera House (OHPTC) - 49390293563, Ohio Redevelopment Projects - ODSA, CC BY 2.0
- Mount Vernon - Woodward Opera House (OHPTC), Ohio Redevelopment Projects - ODSA, CC BY 2.0
- Mount Vernon-Woodward Opera House and Cooper Building (OHPTC) - 7845979852, Ohio Redevelopment Projects - ODSA, CC BY 2.0
- Mount Vernon-Woodward Opera House and Cooper Building (OHPTC) - 7846012774, Ohio Redevelopment Projects - ODSA, CC BY 2.0
- Mount Vernon-Woodward Opera House and Cooper Building (OHPTC) - 7846015570, Ohio Redevelopment Projects - ODSA, CC BY 2.0
- Mount Vernon-Woodward Opera House and Cooper Building (OHPTC) - 7846014644, Ohio Redevelopment Projects - ODSA, CC BY 2.0
- Mount Vernon-Woodward Opera House and Cooper Building (OHPTC) - 7846000552, Ohio Redevelopment Projects - ODSA, CC BY 2.0
- Mount Vernon-Woodward Opera House and Cooper Building (OHPTC) - 7846003462, Ohio Redevelopment Projects - ODSA, CC BY 2.0
- Mount Vernon-Woodward Opera House and Cooper Building (OHPTC) - 7846020516, Ohio Redevelopment Projects - ODSA, CC BY 2.0
- Mount Vernon-Woodward Opera House and Cooper Building (OHPTC), Ohio Redevelopment Projects - ODSA, CC BY 2.0
- Mount Vernon-Woodward Opera House and Cooper Building (OHPTC) - 7846025982, Ohio Redevelopment Projects - ODSA, CC BY 2.0
- Mount Vernon-Woodward Opera House and Cooper Building (OHPTC) - 7846022978, Ohio Redevelopment Projects - ODSA, CC BY 2.0
- Mount Vernon-Woodward Opera House and Cooper Building (OHPTC) - 7846019094, Ohio Redevelopment Projects - ODSA, CC BY 2.0
- Mount Vernon-Woodward Opera House and Cooper Building (OHPTC) - 7846016430, Ohio Redevelopment Projects - ODSA, CC BY 2.0
- Mount Vernon-Woodward Opera House and Cooper Building (OHPTC) - 7846010768, Ohio Redevelopment Projects - ODSA, CC BY 2.0
- Kenyon College Ransom Hall 2, .curt., CC BY 2.0
- Knox County, Ohio Courthouse (14516804607), Mark Spearman from Newark, Ohio, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Memorial Park 2, JBTHEMILKER, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Memorial Park 3, JBTHEMILKER, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Waste water Treatment, JBTHEMILKER, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Center Run, JBTHEMILKER, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Highschool 2, JBTHEMILKER, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mt. Vernon Speedway (5743652683), Brian Rawson-Ketchum, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kenyon Coolege Wright Center, JBTHEMILKER, CC BY-SA 4.0
- East Gambier Street Historic District, JBTHEMILKER, CC BY-SA 4.0
- East High Street Historic District, JBTHEMILKER, CC BY-SA 4.0
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