Mount Vernon Essential Info
Overview
Mount Vernon is a city in Illinois.
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Basics
Best Time To Go
Apr-Sep
Current Time
Current Weather
39 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Fun Facts
- The town was named for George Washington's plantation, Mount Vernon, which was named for Edward Vernon, a British naval hero.
- In the 1870s, Mt. Vernon for a time prohibited the sale of alcohol. A village called "East Mt. Vernon" was organized in 1877 to allow the sale of alcohol.
- Jeane Kirkpatrick, former US ambassador to the United Nations, graduated from Mt. Vernon Township High School
Popular Foods
- Baklava
- Shrimpos and Grits