Mount Vernon, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mount Vernon, Ohio
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East High Street Historic District, Mount Vernon
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"One of Ohio's Most Likable Communities"
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Location of Mount Vernon, Ohio
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 Mount Vernon, Ohio
Location in Ohio
Mount Vernon, Ohio
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | Ohio | ||
| County | Knox | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 9.91 sq mi (25.68 km2) | ||
| • Land | 9.73 sq mi (25.20 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.18 sq mi (0.48 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 974 ft (297 m) | ||
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 16,956 | ||
| • Density | 1,742.65/sq mi (672.82/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | ||
| ZIP code |
43050
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| Area code(s) | 740 | ||
| FIPS code | 39-53102 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 1086410 | ||
| Website | mountvernonohio.org | ||
Mount Vernon is a city in Ohio, United States. It is the main city, or county seat, of Knox County. The city is located along the Kokosing River and is about 40 miles (64 km) northeast of Columbus. In 2020, about 16,956 people lived there.
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History of Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon was officially started in 1805. It was named after Mount Vernon, which was the home of George Washington.
In May 1953, a big fire destroyed the phone system for the whole city. This meant people couldn't make calls for several months.
In January 1959, a very bad flood happened. About 500 homes had to be emptied, and the flood caused about $5 million in damage.
Historic Places to Visit
The Woodward Opera House is in downtown Mount Vernon. It is the oldest opera theater of its kind in the United States. After many years of being fixed up, it is now a place for cultural events and shows.
The Knox County Historical Society has its main office on Harcourt Road. It has a building with many interesting exhibits. These exhibits share information about famous people like Daniel Decatur Emmett and Paul Lynde.
Geography and Nature
Mount Vernon covers about 9.60 square miles (24.86 square km). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water. The city is in an area called the Glaciated Allegheny Plateau. This means it has rolling hills and valleys around it.
The Kokosing River flows through the city. Also, a major road called U.S. Route 36 passes through Mount Vernon.
Population and People
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1810 | 314 | — | |
| 1820 | 403 | 28.3% | |
| 1830 | 1,021 | 153.3% | |
| 1840 | 2,363 | 131.4% | |
| 1850 | 3,711 | 57.0% | |
| 1860 | 4,202 | 13.2% | |
| 1870 | 4,876 | 16.0% | |
| 1880 | 5,249 | 7.6% | |
| 1890 | 6,027 | 14.8% | |
| 1900 | 6,638 | 10.1% | |
| 1910 | 9,087 | 36.9% | |
| 1920 | 9,237 | 1.7% | |
| 1930 | 9,370 | 1.4% | |
| 1940 | 10,122 | 8.0% | |
| 1950 | 12,185 | 20.4% | |
| 1960 | 13,284 | 9.0% | |
| 1970 | 13,373 | 0.7% | |
| 1980 | 14,362 | 7.4% | |
| 1990 | 14,550 | 1.3% | |
| 2000 | 15,256 | 4.9% | |
| 2010 | 16,990 | 11.4% | |
| 2020 | 16,956 | −0.2% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 16,894 | −0.6% | |
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In 2010, there were 16,990 people living in Mount Vernon. The city had about 7,110 households. Most of the people living in the city were White (95.3%).
About 28.3% of households had children under 18. The average age of people in the city was 37.2 years old.
Economy and Jobs
Mount Vernon is where Cooper Industries first started. There is a large industrial area in the western part of the city. Companies there make and fix products for the gas and oil power industries.
One of these companies, Siemens, bought a plant in Mount Vernon. However, they announced in 2018 that the plant would close by 2019.
Ariel Corporation is another big company in Mount Vernon. They make special machines called compressors for natural gas. One of Ariel's founders used to work for Cooper Industries in Mount Vernon.
Two universities nearby also provide many jobs for local people. These are Mount Vernon Nazarene University in Mount Vernon and Kenyon College in nearby Gambier, Ohio.
Education in Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon has several places for learning.
Colleges and Universities
- Kenyon College (located in nearby Gambier)
- Mount Vernon Nazarene University
- Central Ohio Technical College
High Schools
- Mount Vernon High School (Ohio)
- Knox County Career Center
Famous People from Mount Vernon
Many interesting people have connections to Mount Vernon:
- Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), a famous pioneer who planted apple trees.
- Daniel Decatur Emmett, who wrote the song "Dixie".
- Paul Lynde, a well-known comedian and actor.
- Columbus Delano, a politician and lawyer.
- Lansford Hastings, an American pioneer who helped people travel to California.
- Rob Kelly, an NFL football player.
- Ellamae Simmons, the first African American woman to specialize in asthma and allergies in the United States.
- Joan Steinbrenner, whose husband owned the New York Yankees baseball team.
- Jim Stillwagon, an American football player.
- Jesse B. Thomas, the first senator from Illinois.
See also
In Spanish: Mount Vernon (Ohio) para niños
