Welcome to Mount Vernon Indiana

Mt Vernon Indiana (IN) – a place to call home – is tucked into the southwest corner of Indiana along the Ohio and Wabash Rivers in Posey County, 20 miles from Evansville’s metropolitan area.

Posey County offers a low cost of living, delicious dining options, thriving local commerce and an A-rated educational system.
Many young families move to Mount Vernon for work or return to town to be close to family. We hope to be a resource to help families find housing, schools, events, local activities and more! We sure love our community, and we want to welcome you, too.

Enjoy our beautiful Ohio riverfront, from eating Bliss Artisan, concerts all summer long to boating with friends. The Mount Vernon riverfront is a great spot for families to enjoy all summer.

Many large corporations are located in Mount Vernon. AstraZeneca, SABIC, Country Mark, Midwest Fertilizer and more are wonderful employers to families in Mount Vernon and the surrounding area. Location on the Ohio River, easy travel and proximity to Indiana, Illinois and Kentucky make Posey County a great location for corporations to plant.

More reason to live in our town? Our Mount Vernon School system is one of the best in the area. Your family can live close to school and work. With the riverfront nearby there are always many free or low-cost activities and events throughout the year. Brittlebank Pool is another favorite for families in the summer. Want to be closer to shopping? Evansville’s west side is just 20 miles away with Eastland Mall 35 miles distance. Also nearby, the walkabout village of New Harmony shares the Posey County community and brings travelers from all around the world to visit its culture and history.

 Take a short drive from Carmi, Illinois, Owensboro, Kentucky or Evansville, Indiana and you could end up in the friendly town of Mount Vernon, Indiana.