Mount Vernon Indiana Map

About Mount Vernon, Indiana

Mount Vernon is a locality in Posey County, Indiana, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,400. The population density is 862.8 people per km². Mount Vernon is located at 37.9323°N, 87.8950°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 47620.

Mount Vernon, Indiana, presents a landscape shaped by the slow, deliberate movements of the Ohio River. It lies 4.8 miles south of Posey, IN (from Posey, IN: bearing 181°T), and is situated 18.7 miles west of Evansville. Here, the land rises with a gentle, almost resigned, incline from the water's edge, a subtle swell of fertile soil that yields to agricultural pursuits. Fields of corn and soybeans stretch towards a sky that often holds a hazy, humid quality, the air thick with the scent of damp earth and distant woodsmoke. The character of Mount Vernon is one of quiet endurance, a place where the seasons dictate the pace of life, and the river, a constant, brooding presence, murmurs its ancient stories. Even the sunlight seems to linger a little longer here in the late afternoon, casting long, softened shadows that embrace the modest homes and weathered storefronts. The history of Mount Vernon is inextricably linked to its riverine setting, a natural crossroads that fostered its growth as a port of call and a hub for agricultural trade. For generations, the bounty of Indiana's heartland has flowed through its docks, sustaining a local economy built on the robust cycles of farming and river commerce. The distinctiveness of Mount Vernon lies in this persistent connection to the water, a legacy that echoes in the names of its streets and the enduring presence of its steamboat heritage, a quiet reminder of a more boisterous past. While industry has evolved, the fundamental rhythm of life here remains tied to the land and the great artery of the Ohio, a constant, living presence that defines its very being.

About This Mount Vernon Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Mount Vernon, Indiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.932266, -87.895027. 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 Posey County.

Detailed location data for Mount Vernon includes the ZIP code (46940), telephone area code (574, 812), county seat of Posey County (Mount Vernon), and school district assignment (Mount Vernon Metropolitan 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.