Mount Vernon, OH

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Mount Vernon is a city in Knox County, Ohio, United States. The population was 16,990 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Knox County. The city is named after Mount Vernon, the plantation owned by George Washington.

The community was founded in 1805 by Joseph Walker, Thomas B. Patterson and Benjamin Butler.

By 1840, 2,363 people lived in Mount Vernon.

Nearby cities include Martinsburg, Utica, Chesterville, Danville, Centerburg.

Places in Mount Vernon

Dine and drink

Eat and drink your way through town.

Flappers Bar & Grille

4 Cheese Ravioli (and a fingerling potato I shared from my plate)

Bickerdyke Table & Tap

Donatos Pizza

North Main Cafe

Can't-miss activities

Culture, natural beauty, and plain old fun.

Schnormeier Gallery

Ariel-Foundation Park

Knox County Historical Society

Premiere Theatre 7

Places to stay

Hang your (vacation) hat in a place that’s just your style.

The Mount Vernon Grand Hotel

$$$

Romantic Adventure Getaways

Comfort Inn Mount Vernon

The Mount Vernon Inn

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