Mount Vernon Ohio Map

About Mount Vernon, Ohio

Mount Vernon is a locality in Knox County, Ohio, United States. It has a population of 17,052. The population density is 654.0 people per km². Mount Vernon is located at 40.3934°N, 82.4857°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 43050.

Mount Vernon rests in a landscape shaped by the gentle, rolling terrain of central Ohio, where fertile fields stretch towards horizons often softened by a hazy, golden light. It lies 23.6 miles north of Newark, OH (from Newark, OH: bearing 349°T), and is situated 7.6 miles west-south-west of Apple Valley. The Kokosing River, a quiet artery, meanders through the periphery, its banks occasionally fringed with trees that whisper secrets of changing seasons. This is a place where the sky feels vast, especially at dusk, when the fading sun paints the scattered clouds in hues of rose and amber, casting long shadows across the cultivated land. The air itself carries a certain stillness, broken only by the distant hum of agricultural machinery or the calls of unseen birds, a testament to the enduring connection between the people and the earth they tend. The history of Mount Vernon is deeply entwined with the agricultural heartland it inhabits, a legacy of pioneers who saw promise in these fertile valleys. Founded in the early 19th century, its growth was fueled by the bounty of the surrounding farms, with grain and livestock forming the backbone of its economy for generations. Today, while agriculture remains a vital thread, Mount Vernon has diversified, embracing a more varied economic character that includes manufacturing and small businesses. Notable landmarks, like the iconic Knox County Courthouse, stand as silent witnesses to this evolution, their architecture reflecting different eras of prosperity and purpose. The town’s cultural character is one of quiet resilience and neighborly engagement, a place where the pace of life allows for genuine connection, a subtle hum of daily existence that resonates with a deep-seated sense of belonging.

About This Mount Vernon Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Mount Vernon, Ohio — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.393396, -82.485718. 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 Knox County.

Detailed location data for Mount Vernon includes the ZIP code (44709), telephone area code (330, 614), county seat of Knox County (Mount Vernon), and school district assignment (Mount Vernon City 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.