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Mt. Vernon Super 8 Motel

1200 Industrial Blvd.
Mt. Vernon MO
Ph: 417-461-0230

Attractions and Upcoming Events

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

Frisco Caboose and Visitor Center

Mt. Vernon Chamber of Commerce operates an office and visitor center at the start of the Ozark Mountain Parkway (Route 265)

Mt. Vernon, MO Railroad History

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

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

Ledgestone Country Club

Course Access: Semi-PrivateHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days...

Two-Wheel Touring on Missouri 90

Headed for the Ozarks? Follow the southwest corner of Missouri on state highway 90. As you leave Noel, Missouri, eastbound...

Highland Springs Country Club

Course Access: PrivateHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 30 days...

General Sweeney's Museum

Trace the Civil War west of the Mississippi River through 5,000 original artifacts arranged in profesionally-designed display...