Things to Do in Jefferson County
Things to Do in Jefferson County Jefferson County is home to many annual events and festivals, interactive historic landmarks, outdoor recreation adventures and activities for visitors and locals alike. Whether…
Annual Events in Mt Vernon
Annual Events in Mt Vernon Known as the “Festival Arts City,” there is always something going on in Mt. Vernon. From live musical entertainment to gallery openings, Mt. Vernon is…
History of Mt Vernon
History of Mt Vernon, Illinois – A Brief History Celebrating our 200th birthday, 2019 is Mt. Vernon and Jefferson County’s Bicentennial. The city and county were both established in 1819….
Transportation
Location has been a key part of the equation for Jefferson County’s success with convenient transportation via highway, rail and air. Almost one-third of the nation’s top 50 metropolitan areas…
Continental Tire Celebrating 45 Years
Jefferson County and Mt. Vernon are celebrating 200 years in 2019, and many businesses in the community are celebrating milestones as well – including the biggest employer in Jefferson County…
Manufaturing in Mt Vernon
Mt. Vernon, Illinois, in Jefferson County sits at the crossroads of Interstate Highways 57 and 64, just one hour east of St. Louis and one hour west of Evansville, Indiana….
Economic Development
The Jefferson County Development Corporation is a proactive force in the county that implements strategies to attract, maintain and develop business in the community, and consists as a partnership of…
Public & Private Schools
Education is a vital part of a growing, productive community and in Jefferson County education is woven into the fabric of everyday life. Represented by a variety of school districts,…