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.
Midwest
Mount Vernon
Posey County, IN
Population
6,480
Walk Score
62 · Somewhat Walkable
Median rent
$754
Median home value
$156,900
Founded
1816
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On the National Register
Historic districts
- Mount Vernon Downtown Historic District · listed 2003
Notable landmarks
- Hagemann, Frederick and Augusta, Farm · listed 1993
- Mount Vernon Site · listed 1996
- Murphy Archeological Site · listed 1975
- Posey County Courthouse Square · listed 1989
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