Mount Vernon Texas Map

About Mount Vernon, Texas

Mount Vernon is a locality in Franklin County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,548. The population density is 225.9 people per km². Mount Vernon is located at 33.1887°N, 95.2213°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 75457.

Mount Vernon lies at the heart of Franklin County, a place where the piney woods begin to yield to the rolling plains, creating a landscape of subtle beauty. It lies 51.6 miles east of Greenville, TX (from Greenville, TX: bearing 86°T), and is situated 14.8 miles west of Mount Pleasant. The air here, especially in the early mornings, carries a damp, earthy scent of pine needles and rich soil, a promise of the humidity that will soon rise with the sun. Dwellings, often painted in faded pastels or classic white, are scattered across gentle hills, many fronted by broad porches that seem to invite lingering conversations and the slow passage of an afternoon. Fields of hay and pastures where cattle graze stretch out, interspersed with stands of hardwood and the ever-present Loblolly pines, their straight trunks reaching for the sky like silent sentinels. At dusk, the light softens, casting long, warm shadows that deepen the greens of the foliage and lend a quiet dignity to the scattered farmsteads. The story of Mount Vernon is one of resilience and steady growth, tied to the land and its bounty. Agriculture has long been the bedrock of its economy, with cotton and cattle shaping its early development, and today, timber remains a significant industry, the scent of sawmills sometimes drifting on the breeze. This area was settled by those seeking fertile ground and a sense of independence, and that spirit still resonates in the close-knit community. The historic courthouse square, with its classic architecture, serves as the town's enduring focal point, a place where generations have gathered for markets, celebrations, and the simple business of daily life. While not a place of grand pronouncements, Mount Vernon holds a quiet charm, a place where the pace is dictated by the seasons and the enduring strength of its people.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Mount Vernon, Texas 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 Franklin County.

Detailed location data for Mount Vernon includes the ZIP code (75847), telephone area code (903, 972, 469), county seat of Franklin County (Mount Vernon), and school district assignment (Mount Vernon Independent 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.