Mount Vernon, known as “Festival Arts City”, is a city in and the county seat of Jefferson County, Illinois, United States. Vernon is a city of 14,600 residents and is located in the heart of beautiful Southern Illinois. A city rich in history, it is a wonderful place to live and raise a family. Affordable housing, favorable real estate taxes, and all the amenities to make life enjoyable in a small town atmosphere make Mt. Amenities include 90 acres of public park land, a leading Southern Illinois cultural institution - Cedarhurst Center for the Arts, eight universities and colleges within one hour, award winning health care facilities, more than 60 churches, nearby Rend Lake recreation area and much more. Vernon's elected officials are Mayor John Lewis, City Councilmen Ray Botch, Joe Gliosci, Donte Moore, and Mike Young, City Clerk Mary Jo Pemberton, and City Treasurer Pat Carlson. VERNON IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS
Nearly a third of the nation's top fifty metropolitan areas are located within 500 miles making Mt. Vernon's prime location near major markets that afford many opportunities for business growth. Vernon is home to many large and small businesses and is surrounded by large and small agricultural operations. Major employers include Continental Tire, Walgreens Distribution Center, St. Mary's Good Samaritan Regional Health Center, National Railway, and Crossroads Community Hospital. LINCOLN LORE, FINE ART, AND MORE
Visitors to the area will find many attractions and a large and growing hospitality industry with 1200 hotel rooms and more than 60 restaurants. With the many services and amenities offered, Mt. Vernon has everything for a successful meeting, a day's visit, or a fun vacation. Attractions include the Jefferson County Historical Village, Appellate Courthouse where Lincoln tried a case, public parks, Cedarhurst Center for the Arts, golf, shooting, boating, and fishing at nearby Rend Lake.
