Discover MV

Mt. Vernon is a small town with huge opportunities.

What about MV?

Mt. Vernon is the county seat town of Posey County, located in the south western corner of Indiana. It's positioning on the Ohio River, just west of Evansville, has made it home to a variety of major employers and businesses. As a manufacturing and innovation hub, Mt. Vernon's economy is strong and looking to grow.

10

Major Companies Within 10 Miles of 46720

350

Available Jobs Above $15/hour

10,000+

Population of MV and Surrounding Area

$53 Million

Dollars Spent on Infrastructure Improvement since 2010

Beautiful Posey County

TEMPERATURES

It can get hot here, but not for too long. It can get cold here, but not for too long. We experience all four-seasons, but rarely to the extremes.

NATURAL LANDSCAPE

Posey County boasts rich farm ground and natural native timber. Everything grows well here and there is a simple beauty to Mt. Vernon and the surrounding landscape.

Near Evansville

Evansville has a population of about 360k with the surrounding area close to 1 Million. All the amenities of a mid-sized city are conveniently 15 minutes from Mt. Vernon.

University of Southern Indiana, University of Evansville, Indiana University School of Medicine and IVY Tech Community College

USI, UE, IU Med and IVY Tech are all just minutes away from Mount Vernon. Each one of the learning institutions are noted for providing outstanding graduates in their fields of study, giving them the ability to find good paying jobs in the workforce!

All the Pro's of City Amenities Without the Drawbacks

Living and working in Mt. Vernon and Posey County allows its citizens to enjoy what Evansville has to offer without the drawbacks of higher property taxes, crime, and traffic.

Attractions

NEW HARMONY

Although the utopian visions of George Rapp and Robert Owen didn't hold out, the quaint town they built remains a tourist attraction and home to several fine dining, hospitality venues, farmers markets, and artisans shops. New Harmony is just 13 miles from Mt. Vernon.

Harmonie State Park

Harmonie State Park is located "on the banks of the Wabash" 10 miles north of Mt. Vernon. It has shady picnic areas, ravines and pristine landscape await you there. This is a trail lover's paradise. Trails for walking, biking and nature hikes will lure you for a visit.

RIVER DAYS

Each fall on the 2nd Weekend of September, Mt. Vernon celebrates its 200+ year heritage as a hub for culture and economy in Southern Indiana. There are pageants, parades, music, entertainment, artisan booths, and of course the midwestern necessity: FOOD!

RIVER ACCESS AND BOAT RAMP

Mt. Vernon provides a scenic Ohio River waterfront with launching ramp and courtesy dock providing access to boating and water sports.

GREAT NEIGHBORS

Above all what makes Mt. Vernon stand out is it's people. People move here for jobs and opportunity, but they stay because of the community they find with like minded and kind people.

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