Jefferson County Historical Village
1411 North 27th Street, Mount Vernon, IL 62864
History Museums
Experience the past as you walk through a pioneer village of authentic log cabins featuring a calaboose (circa 1820), the Mount Olive Church (circa 1873), a one room school house and more.
The Museum and the Village, with its buildings and their contents, reflect life from the beginning of Jefferson County.
Among the furnished buildings, one finds log houses of the 19th century, a log church, a log jail, a one-room school, functional blacksmith and print shops, a display of period merchandise in the general store, and a variety of medical equipment in the Medical Building.
What's happening nearby...
Friday's Food & Art
The Commons • May 02 – Oct 03 @ 5PM
Friday’s Food & Art will take place on the first Friday of every month from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m., May to October, at The Commons…
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Market Days Flea Market and Vendor Fair
The Commons • Apr 12 – Oct 11 @ 10AM
Find something unique and affordable! Enjoy a different theme each month!
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Mt. Vernon Brewers Festival
Downtown Mt. Vernon 9th St. • Jun 07 @ 12noon
This is a 21 and over event, 9th & Casey Avenue, Mt. Vernon, IL
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