Midwest

Mount Vernon

Knox County, OH

Population

16,861

Walk Score

89 · Very Walkable

Median rent

$852

Median home value

$149,200

Founded

1805

On the National Register

Historic districts

  • Downtown Mount Vernon Historic District · listed 2012
  • East Gambier Street District · listed 1976
  • East High Street Historic District · listed 1987
  • North Main-North Gay Streets Historic District · listed 1990

Notable landmarks

  • Knox County Courthouse · listed 1973
  • Knox County Infirmary · listed 1986
  • Loveridge, Richard and Ann, House · listed 2009
  • McFarland, James, House · listed 1990
  • McLaughlin Mound · listed 1972
  • Pennsylvania Depot · listed 1972
  • Round Hill · listed 1976
  • Thompson, Enoch, House · listed 1980
  • Woodward Opera House · listed 1975

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