Jefferson County Historical Village
1411 North 27th Street, Mount Vernon, IL 62864
History Museums
Experience the past as you walk through a pioneer village of authentic log cabins featuring a calaboose (circa 1820), the Mount Olive Church (circa 1873), a one room school house and more.
The Museum and the Village, with its buildings and their contents, reflect life from the beginning of Jefferson County.
Among the furnished buildings, one finds log houses of the 19th century, a log church, a log jail, a one-room school, functional blacksmith and print shops, a display of period merchandise in the general store, and a variety of medical equipment in the Medical Building.
What's happening nearby...
Run For The Wall
Mt. Vernon Outland Airport • May 21 @ 12noon
Hundreds of riders will stop in Mt. Vernon to refuel and then proceed to the Mt. Vernon Airport for a donated luncheon from area businesses.
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Downtown Mt. Vernon 9th St. • Jun 01 @ 12noon
This is a 21 and over event, 9th & Casey Avenue, Mt. Vernon, IL
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Veterans Memorial Park • Jun 08 @ 8AM
Find something unique and affordable! Enjoy a different theme each month!
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