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I-44 exit 46
Mt. Vernon MO
Ph: 417-466-2125

Attractions and Upcoming Events

The 2nd "Old Jail"

The county's first log jail burned in 1854, and a brick structure was built on Walter Street a block west of the square. It is presently undergoing reconstruction for historical preservation. It was used until 1868, and had an original cost of $3,500.

Mt. Vernon, MO Pioneer Life

Grave of the Old Shepherd

In his book, "Old Matt's View of It," J.K. Ross wrote about the death of the Old Shepherd from Mutton Hollow. He was gored to death by a bull. A Civil War tombstone marks the grave of James Marion Wood, who met this untimely fate in 1910

Mt. Vernon, MO Cemeteries

The 3rd "Old Jail"

This imposing structure on the north side of the square was built at a cost of $16,000 in 1874 (two years before Custer's Last Stand)

Mt. Vernon, MO Pioneer Life

Jones Memorial Chapel and Museum

Built in 1961 as a "thank you" to the people of his home county, Lawrence K. Jones provided a beautiful stone building which houses a wedding chapel, a meeting hall, and the Lawrence County Historical Society Museum.

Mt. Vernon, MO Museums

Lawrence County Courthouse

Built in 1900 of native limestone, this is the third courthouse on this site. A statue of Justice graces the top of this historic landmark listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The first courthouse was built of wood in 1846

Mt. Vernon, MO Historic Courthouses

Things to do near Mt. Vernon, MO

Truitt's Cave

Show cave, wedding chapel, restaurant of yesteryear. Featured in Ripley's Belive It or Not!...

Cassville Golf Club

Course Access: Semi-PrivateHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 14 days...

Buck Trent Country Music Show

Branson MO Entertainer of the Year 2014 - Buck Trent delivers the Branson show to see! Wake up to Country Music mornings with...

Party Maze

This Is A Day That You Get To Play In The Sun And Get To Have Fun In A Corn Maze! For FREE!! It Will Be Fun And The Kids Will...