Mount Vernon, Kentucky
Mount Vernon: city in Rockcastle County, Kentucky.
About
Mount Vernon is a city located in the county of Rockcastle in the U.S. state of Kentucky.
Quick Facts about Mount Vernon
| Population | 2,499 |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Kentucky (United States) |
| County | Rockcastle County |
| Postal code | 40456 |
| Phone Area Codes | 606 |
| Area | 5.36 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.3529,-84.3405 |
| Altitude | 1,181 feet / 360 meters |
| Capital city | Mount Vernon is capital of Rockcastle County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1818 (208 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 10:08:28 (31st October 2026) |
| Weather | 72℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Mount Vernon is located at 37°21'10"N 84°20'26"W (37.3528600, -84.3404900).
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Weather
72°F
Mostly Cloudy
2 to 6 mph SE
Saturday
Mostly cloudy. High near 72, with temperatures falling to around 71 in the afternoon. Southeast wind 2 to 6 mph.
7-Day Forecast
Langford, Rockcastle, Spout Springs, White Rock
People born in Mount Vernon (1)
American baseball player George Payne was born in Mount Vernon
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Mount Vernon, KY. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 156295 | Berea College | Berea (KY) | 40404-2182 |
Closest post offices linked to Mount Vernon.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon Post Office | Mount Vernon (KY) | 40456 |
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- Mount Vernon, Iowa city in Linn County, Iowa. with a population of 4,528 people.
- Mount Vernon, Missouri city in Missouri. with a population of 4,477 people.
- Mount Vernon, Texas town in Texas, United States. with a population of 2,769 people.
- Mount Vernon, Kentucky city in Rockcastle County, Kentucky. with a population of 2,375 people.
- Mount Vernon, Georgia city in Montgomery County, Georgia, United States. with a population of 2,353 people.
- Mount Vernon, Maine town in Kennebec County, Maine. with a population of 1,706 people.
- Mount Vernon, Alabama town in Mobile County, Alabama. with a population of 1,504 people.
Distance to Other Cities
Mount Vernon distances to largest Kentucky cities