Mount Vernon Alabama Map

About Mount Vernon, Alabama

Mount Vernon is a locality in Mobile County, Alabama, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,339. The population density is 94.3 people per km². Mount Vernon is located at 31.0852°N, 88.0133°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 36560.

Mount Vernon, Alabama, exhales a humid breath that clings to the broadleaf evergreens and carries the scent of damp earth. It lies 27.1 miles north of Mobile, AL (from Mobile, AL: bearing 4°T), and is situated 18.6 miles north of Saraland. The land here, a gentle swell and dip, is softened by a perpetual greenness, the dense canopy of pine and oak frequently broken by patches of sun-drenched pasture or the glint of slow-moving water. Shadows lengthen like spilled ink across the landscape as the afternoon wanes, and the air, thick with the hum of unseen insects, feels heavy with the promise of evening rain. The character of Mount Vernon is that of a place that doesn't rush, where the days unfold with a quiet deliberation, marked by the distant chime of church bells and the occasional rumble of a truck on the asphalt roads that ribbon through the countryside. This corner of Alabama carries the deep imprint of its past, a history woven with the threads of agriculture and the enduring presence of the Tombigbee River, a waterway that once pulsed with the lifeblood of commerce. For generations, the soil here has yielded its bounty, supporting families and fueling local economies through the cultivation of cotton and timber. Though the grand plantations of yesteryear have largely faded, the legacy of that era, both its triumphs and its sorrows, remains a palpable undercurrent. Today, the economy of Mount Vernon is a more modest affair, a blend of small businesses, agricultural endeavors, and the vital presence of institutions like the Searcy Hospital, a landmark that speaks to the region's commitment to care and its historical role in providing services. The pace of life, though perhaps quicker than in its most isolated days, still retains a grounded feel, a connection to the land and to a shared heritage that shapes the quiet dignity of Mount Vernon.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Mount Vernon, Alabama with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Mount Vernon and Mobile County.

Detailed location data for Mount Vernon includes the ZIP code (3656), telephone area code (205, 251, 256, 334, 938), county seat of Mobile County (Mobile), and school district assignment (Mobile County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Mount Vernon is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.