It is a great place to take family and friends to cool off during the warmer weather and generally just let your hair down and have fun.
Author: Alan Bell
Ye Olde Mill
• Ice Cream Parlor
• Restaurant
• Gift shop
• Ice Cream Museum
• Park & Nature Trail
• Visitors Center
• Viewing Gallery
• FREE Factory Tours
Street Address: | 11324 Mt. |
McDonald’s
Tim Horton’s Cafe & Bake Shop
For the time of day, it was only to be expected that things were to be pretty quiet, with only 5 or 6 other customers partaking of a casual drink and chat with a friend.
Southside Diner
Southside Diner has been a favorite place of mine for the last 12 years, since moving to Mount Vernon. The atmosphere is very retro, 50’s style, with memorabilia from the era decorating the walls. From old 45’s to license plates, children’s toys to photographs of celebrities, most of whom are sadly no longer with us.
Public Library of Mt. Vernon and Knox County
The Mount Vernon B&O Railroad Station
The Mount Vernon B&O Railroad Station served as a telegraph office, freight and passenger railroad station. The first train to stop at the station did so on Monday November 25th 1907, with many more continuing to do so for the next 95 years.… Read full story
The Woodward Opera House

Two SAT (Save America’s Treasures) grants have been awarded to the restoration project of this theater, which has been progressing steadily, following the formation of the Woodward Development Corporation inn 1996.
Premier Theatre
Street Address: | 11535 Upper Gilchrest Rd | |
Phone: | (740) 392-2220 | |
Admission Fee: | $8.50 (plus $2 for 3D Movies) | |
Screens: | 5 | |
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Article Correction – The Mount Vernon Police Register, April 09, 2018 – Ann Tope
In the Mount Vernon Police Register, dated April 09, 2018, we incorrectly reported an incident regarding Ann Tope. The article stated that Ms. Tope was charged with “drug abuse and possessing drug abuse instruments” on April 6th, 2018. This was an error on our part, and we accept full responsibility for this mistake. … Read full story