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Jefferson County Historical Village

1411 N. 27th St., Mount Vernon, IL 62864

Historic Sites

A walk through History.

Authentic log structures. Historic memorabilia from the area are carefully preserved and displayed at the village. Open from the first weekend in May through the last weekend in October

What's happening nearby...

Heritage Festival

Jefferson County Historical Village •  Oct 05 @ 10AM

A day filled with old-fashioned fun to celebrate Jefferson County heritage. Take a stroll through time.

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Fall-Into-Winter Fest

Marlow's Pumpkin Patch •  Oct 19 – Oct 20 @ 10AM

We are bringing back our popular Fall Into Winter Fest!

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