15 active listings near Mount Vernon | |
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👍 USDA, * Price Change, * New, * Sale Pending | |
$350,000 | 👍 Andry Rd # H |
$250,000 | 👍 Andry Rd # D |
$204,885 | 👍 Weaver Rd |
$180,000 | 👍* 19390 Joan Harris Rd |
$99,900 | 👍 2501 State Landing Rd |
$99,900 | 👍 2501 State Landing Rd |
$60,000 | 👍 18720 State St |
$55,000 | 👍 1040 Military Rd |
$49,000 | 👍 Highway 43 N |
$35,000 | 👍 Old Military Rd |
$30,000 | 👍 Coy Smith Hwy |
$20,500 | 👍 S and R Rd |
$20,500 | 👍 S and R Rd |
$15,500 | 👍 Marion Dr |
Interested in fun facts and the history of Mount Vernon, AL?
Then read on!
- Mount Vernon was named after George Washington's famous estate in Virginia.
- The village was established in the early 1800s, and it was an important trading center for regional agricultural goods.
- During the Civil War, Mount Vernon served as a strategic location for both Confederate and Union forces. The town changed hands several times and suffered significant damage.
- The local economy was revitalized in the late 1800s thanks to the arrival of the Gulf, Mobile and Northern Railroad, which brought new business opportunities and settlers to the area.
- Today, Mount Vernon is a small, tranquil community with a population of around 1,000 residents. It is known for its scenic natural beauty, including nearby wildlife refuges, rivers, and forests.