Mount Vernon
Illinois
About Mount Vernon
Mt. Vernon, Illinois is located in the heart of Southern Illinois. With a population of 14,600, the county seat of Jefferson County, Mt. Vernon is not only easily accessible by interstate, but has its own airport and is a route for four different railroad lines. Mt. Vernon home to several large industries, including Continental Tires factory, Walgreens Distribution Center, National Railway Equipment Company, and a NAPA Distribution Center. Essential services located in the city limits include two hospitals (Good Samaritan and Crossroads Community), Kroger grocery store and Peoples National Bank. Mt. Vernon has two school districts,
Schools in Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon School District 80
2710 North Street, Mount Vernon, IL 62864
Includes Hall Early Childhood Center, Osborne Primary Center (K-3rd grade), Buford Intermediate School, and Casey Middle School (6th-8th grade)
Mount Vernon Township High School
11101 North Wells Bypass, Mount Vernon, IL 62864
Has a main campus and an East Campus for students who have trouble being successful in a traditional high school setting. Approximately 1200 students attend