Mount VernonTexas
Mount Vernon is a town and the county seat of Franklin County, Texas, United States. The population was 2,491 at the 2020 United States census..
Intro: Wikipedia
About Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon is a small town in northeastern Texas counting 2,601 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Mount Vernon is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 4.31 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 603 residents per square mile.
What Makes Mount Vernon Unique
- One of 16 places in the US named Mount Vernon — but the Texas one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in northeastern Texas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Texas — one of 1,863 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 15 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Mount Vernon
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Cotton Belt Depot Museum · Museum
- Old Fire Station Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Mount Vernon
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Mount Vernon
- MT VERNON EL
- MT VERNON H S
- MT VERNON MIDDLE
- SALTILLO SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.