Mount Vernon, Missouri facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mount Vernon, Missouri
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Lawrence County Courthouse, October 2015
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Location of Mount Vernon, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Lawrence |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor/Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.10 sq mi (10.62 km2) |
| • Land | 4.10 sq mi (10.62 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,211 ft (369 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,526 |
| • Density | 1,103.90/sq mi (426.20/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
65712
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| Area code(s) | 417 |
| FIPS code | 29-50672 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0722909 |
Mount Vernon is a city located in Lawrence County, Missouri, United States. It is also the county seat, which means it's the main city where the county government is located. In 2010, about 4,575 people lived here. By 2020, the city estimated its population grew to around 4,960.
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History of Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon was first planned out and mapped in 1845. The city was named after Mount Vernon, which was the famous home of George Washington, America's first president. A post office has been open in Mount Vernon since 1846, helping people send and receive mail for a very long time!
Two important places in Mount Vernon are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These are the Lawrence County Courthouse and the Old Spanish Fort Archeological Site. This means they are special and protected because of their history.
Geography of Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon is located in Missouri. The city covers a total area of about 3.87 square miles (10.02 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Population of Mount Vernon
Here's how the population of Mount Vernon has changed over the years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 441 | — | |
| 1870 | 558 | 26.5% | |
| 1880 | 527 | −5.6% | |
| 1890 | 782 | 48.4% | |
| 1900 | 1,206 | 54.2% | |
| 1910 | 1,161 | −3.7% | |
| 1920 | 1,254 | 8.0% | |
| 1930 | 1,342 | 7.0% | |
| 1940 | 1,982 | 47.7% | |
| 1950 | 2,057 | 3.8% | |
| 1960 | 2,381 | 15.8% | |
| 1970 | 2,600 | 9.2% | |
| 1980 | 3,341 | 28.5% | |
| 1990 | 3,726 | 11.5% | |
| 2000 | 4,017 | 7.8% | |
| 2010 | 4,575 | 13.9% | |
| 2020 | 4,526 | −1.1% | |
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In 2010, the city had 4,575 people living in 1,810 households. The average age of people in Mount Vernon was about 40 years old.
Education in Mount Vernon
The Mt. Vernon R-V School District helps students learn and grow. It has several schools:
- An elementary school
- An intermediate school
- A middle school
- Mt. Vernon High School
The high school's girls' basketball team, known as the "Lady Mountaineers," won the Missouri Class 3A state championship in both 2010 and 2012. That's a great achievement!
Mount Vernon also has a public library. It's part of the Barry-Lawrence Regional Library system, where you can find books, movies, and more.
Fun Facts and Events
Every October, Mount Vernon hosts a special event called "Apple Butter Makin' Days." It's a big festival where people enjoy crafts and lots of delicious food, especially apple butter!
Famous People from Mount Vernon
Some well-known people have connections to Mount Vernon:
- Julia Butterfly Hill: An environmental activist who worked to protect trees.
- Bobby Berk: An interior design expert famous from the TV show Queer Eye.
Images for kids
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Mural in the Mount Vernon post office
See also
In Spanish: Mount Vernon (Misuri) para niños
