Jefferson County Historical Village
1411 North 27th Street, Mount Vernon, IL 62864
History Museums
Experience the past as you walk through a pioneer village of authentic log cabins featuring a calaboose (circa 1820), the Mount Olive Church (circa 1873), a one room school house and more.
The Museum and the Village, with its buildings and their contents, reflect life from the beginning of Jefferson County.
Among the furnished buildings, one finds log houses of the 19th century, a log church, a log jail, a one-room school, functional blacksmith and print shops, a display of period merchandise in the general store, and a variety of medical equipment in the Medical Building.
What's happening nearby...
3rd Saturday Flea Market
Times Square Mall • Mar 21 – Oct 17 @ 9AM
Enjoy a fun, positive atmosphere while you shop
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Friday's Food & Art
The Commons • May 01 – Nov 06 @ 5PM
Friday’s Food & Art will take place on the first Friday of every month from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m., May to October, at The Commons…
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Ash Bash Art & Music Festival Farewell Tour
Downtown Mt. Vernon • Aug 14 – Aug 15 @ 6PM
One of the region’s most anticipated summer art & music festivals to benefit cancer patient care.
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Hall of Honor & Veteran's Museum at Mt. Vernon airport
Mount Vernon
Located at the Mt. Vernon Airport, The Jefferson County Hall of Honor pays tribute to local service people and veterans who served their community and country…
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Jefferson County Historical Village
Mount Vernon
A walk through History.
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Mt. Vernon Appellate Courthouse
Mount Vernon
Revisit Illinois history , discover the Lincoln connection, and view breathtaking architecture!
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