Map of Mount Vernon city, Missouri

Mount Vernon is a city in and the county seat of Lawrence County, Missouri, United States. The population was 4,575 as of the 2010 census. It was estimated to be 4,960 by the City of Mount Vernon on July 1, 2020.

Mount Vernon city overview:
Name:	Mount Vernon city
LSAD Code:	25
LSAD Description:	city (suffix)
State:	Missouri
County:	Lawrence County
Elevation:	1,211 ft (369 m)
Total Area:	4.10 sq mi (10.62 km²)
Land Area:	4.10 sq mi (10.62 km²)
Water Area:	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²)
Total Population:	4,526
Population Density:	1,103.90/sq mi (426.20/km²)
ZIP code:	65712
Area code:	417
FIPS code:	2950672
GNISfeature ID:	0722909
Website:	mtvernon-cityhall.org

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History

Mount Vernon was platted in 1845. The city was named after Mount Vernon, the estate of George Washington. A post office called Mount Vernon has been in operation since 1846.

Lawrence County Courthouse and Old Spanish Fort Archeological Site are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.