Mount Vernon Alabama Map
Mount Vernon, DeKalb County
Mount Vernon, Alabama — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Mount Vernon, DeKalb County.
Interactive Map of Mount Vernon, Alabama
| City | Mount Vernon |
| State | Alabama (AL) |
| County | DeKalb |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 34.292592 |
| Longitude | -85.787746 |
| Density | N/A /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Mount Vernon, Alabama
Mount Vernon is a locality in DeKalb County, Alabama, United States. Mount Vernon is located at 34.2926°N, 85.7877°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 36560.0.
Mount Vernon rests in the shadow of rolling hills, a place where the earth itself seems to breathe a patient, ancient rhythm. It lies 22.9 miles north-north-east of Gadsden, AL (from Gadsden, AL: bearing 33°T), and is situated 4.6 miles east-north-east of Collinsville. The landscape here is a study in greens and browns, a patchwork of fields giving way to dense woodlands that climb the slopes, their canopies thick with the promise of shade. Creek beds, dry for stretches of the year, scar the terrain like old veins, hinting at the lifeblood that flows when the rains come. The air, especially in the early morning, carries a damp, earthy scent, mingled with the faint, sweet perfume of pine. The houses, scattered and set back from the road, often possess a weathered, stoic character, their porches wide enough to catch the afternoon breeze. This corner of DeKalb County has a history etched into its very soil, a legacy tied to the land and the tenacious spirit of those who worked it. For generations, agriculture has been the lifeblood of Mount Vernon, with corn and cotton once dominating the fields, a testament to the fertile ground. While the larger agricultural operations have shifted, smaller farms and homesteads still persist, their gardens a splash of vibrant color against the muted tones of the countryside. The local economy, though modest, draws strength from the surrounding natural resources and a quiet pride in self-sufficiency, a character that resonates in the unhurried pace of life. The spirit of Mount Vernon is one of enduring resilience, a place where the past whispers from the rustling leaves and the enduring strength of the hills.
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About This Mount Vernon Map Page
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 DeKalb County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Mount Vernon is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Mount Vernon is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
