Mount Vernon Georgia Map

About Mount Vernon, Georgia

Mount Vernon is a locality in Walton County, Georgia, United States. Mount Vernon is located at 33.8357°N, 83.6443°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 30445.

Mount Vernon lies in a quiet pocket of Walton County, Georgia, where the land begins to roll with a gentle, almost imperceptible, grace. It lies 17.6 miles west-south-west of Athens, GA (from Athens, GA: bearing 241°T), and is situated 4.9 miles north-east of Monroe. Here, the air often carries the faint, sweet scent of pine and damp earth, particularly after a summer shower, and the afternoon sun, when it breaks through the canopy of oaks and maples, casts long, dancing shadows that give the landscape a painterly depth. The terrain itself is a study in subtle contours, not dramatic peaks but soft rises and hollows that suggest the slow, patient work of water and time. Ditches along the country roads hold a surprising variety of wildflowers, their brief, vibrant lives a stark contrast to the enduring green of the surrounding woods. The history of Mount Vernon is tied to the agrarian roots of this part of Georgia, its early days shaped by the cultivation of cotton and other cash crops. Though the agricultural economy has evolved, the echoes of that past remain in the weathered barns and fields that still define much of the horizon. The local economy now draws strength from a blend of small businesses and the steady presence of those who commute to larger centers, creating a pace of life that feels both grounded and connected. A notable landmark, the old courthouse square, with its imposing red brick structure, serves as the heart of Mount Vernon, a place where civic life and community gatherings still find their natural home, and where the passage of seasons is as keenly observed as any turning of the calendar page.

About This Mount Vernon Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Mount Vernon, Georgia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 33.835671, -83.644336. 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 Walton County.

Detailed location data for Mount Vernon includes the ZIP code (30655), telephone area code (770, 678), county seat of Walton County (Monroe), and school district assignment (Montgomery 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.