The city of Mount Vernon, Missouri is the seat of government for Lawrence County. Founded in 1845, the city was named for George Washington’s estate. The first people to inhabit the region, of course, were in existence about thirteen thousand years ago, but it was the Osage Indians who were there when the first white explorers entered the region. They were displaced by the Indian Removal Act of 1830, after which white settlers began to settle the area. Judge John Williams came with several other families to settle near the current site of Mount Vernon in 1831. Originally, the area was known as New Madrid, a part of the District of Louisiana, becoming part of the Missouri Territory in 1812, Wayne County in 1830, Greene County in 1834, Barry County in 1837, and Lawrence County in 1845, which is when both the county and its county seat were officially formed. At various times, both Confederate and Union troops were headquartered in Mount Vernon during the Civil War, and the loyalties of its population were divided. In the spring of 1862, General Samuel Curtis captured the Southern outpost at Mount Vernon, and the city remained in Union hands throughout the remainder of the war. Mount Vernon is located primarily on the north side of Interstate Highway 44, with Branch 44 becoming Mount Vernon Boulevard as it passes through town. Hoberg is southwest of Mount Vernon.
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The equestrian facility in Mount Vernon, Missouri hosts equine and livestock events such as horse shows, roping, reining, ranch rodeos, high school rodeos, and other events. Information about area accommodations are offered, along with an overview of the facility and calendar of events.
http://www.flyingmarena.com/
Published in Mount Vernon, Missouri, the newspaper covers the news and events of Lawrence County and the surrounding region. With full access to its content requiring a subscription, the newspaper’s web edition includes news, sports, events, business news, obituaries, and weather information.
http://www.lawrencecountyrecord.com/
Mount Vernon Police Department
The MVPD is the municipal law enforcement body for the city of Mount Vernon, Missouri. Its organizational structure, personnel, statistics, and non-emergency contacts are offered, along with information about submitting tips and an overview of its community programs.
http://www.mtvernonmopd.org/
Mount Vernon is situated at the start of the Ozark Mountain Parkway, Route 265, leading to the Branson and Table Rock tourist areas. The official municipal web site offers general information about the city, demographics, and a visitor’s guide. Other resources include contacts for municipal departments and mayor’s office, a calendar of events, and public notices.
http://www.mtvernon-cityhall.org/
Mt. Vernon Chamber of Commerce
The business membership organization is open to business owners and others in the Mount Vernon, Missouri region. Membership policies, meeting schedules, and a calendar of events are put forward, along with an overview of the city, a business directory, and local news.
http://www.mtvernonchamber.com/
Offering a K-12th grade public school curriculum, the school system for Mount Vernon, Missouri operates an elementary school, middle school, intermediate school, and high school, each of which are highlighted here, with schedules, faculty and staff contacts, and a student handbook.
http://www.mtvernon.k12.mo.us/
Specializing in the sale of pre-owned cars, trucks, SUVs, and other vehicles, the auto dealership is located on East Mt. Vernon Boulevard in Mount Vernon, Missouri. Its hours of operation, contacts, inventory, and special offers are available on its site.
http://www.stevedowdymotors.com/