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MOUNT VERNON, TEXAS

Franklin County Seat, East Texas
I-30, 102 miles E of Dallas
16 miles W of Mount Pleasant
Population 2,286 (2000)

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Henry Clay Thurston House, Mount Vernon, Texas
Bankheak Highway Visitor Center in the 1868 Henry Clay Thruston House. Henry Clay Thruston was the tallest man in the Confederate Army. Photo courtesy Lori Martin, November 2005
Originally named Lone Star, for some reason the name was changed in honor of Washington's estate. The town was named after Benjamin Cromwell Franklin, the first Judge in the Republic of Texas.

Franklin County Courthouse >

Mount Vernon Attractions & Events include

  • The Franklin County Museum is at 111 South South Kaufman, next to the Chamber and in the former City Hall. Hours: Tuesday and Thursday 10:00 to 4:00. Saturday 10:00 to 12:00.
  • The Majors-Parchman Farmstead at the corner of Kaufman and Tolbert will give you an idea of a working farm circa 1883. Open Tuesday and Thursday 10 to 4. Phone: 903-537-4760.
  • The historic downtown district includes a gazebo and town square where one can shop and eat at places that has been in business since the turn of the century. The public library is located in a restored turn-of-the-century bank.
  • Events includes the Countryfest held the second Saturday in October.
  • Former Franklin County jail, Mount Vernon, Texas
    Former Franklin County jail, now the Old Jail Arts Center
    Photo courtesy Barclay Gibson, July 2002
    Mount Vernon Texas Historic Church
    Mount Vernon Historic Church
    Photo courtesy Lori Martin, Novembert 2005
    Mount Vernon Texas Depot and Water Tower
    The 1894 Mount Vernon Depot, and Water Tower
    Photo courtesy Lori Martin

    Mount Vernon Recreation

  • Lake Cypress Springs - 10 miles south on FM115 and FM21, offers fishing, water sports, camping and golf.
  • The lake is surrounded by public parks: Dogwood Park, Walleye Park, Overlook Park, Mary King Park, and W. D. Guthrie Park. The Cypress Creek Country Club offers a 9-hole golf course and a restaurant.
    Mount Vernon Tourist Information
    Franklin County Chamber of Commerce - 903-537-4365.
    109 South Kaufman Street, Mount Vernon, TX 75457.
    A historic homes driving tour is available at the chamber.
    http://www.mt-vernon.com/~chamber/

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  • People:
    Tallest Rebel by Mike Cox
    The first time the Yankees soldiers saw Henry Clay Thruston charging toward them through the clouds of black powder smoke they must have rubbed their eyes in disbelief. This gray-clad Johnny Reb towered over the other fighting men like a pine tree growing next to a bush... more

    Mt. Vernon, home of the tallest Civil War soldier (7'11", we have pictures!) His dogtrot style home is still standing and is currently under renovation - just received a state grant to turn it into a Visitor's Center. We have a wealth of refurbished Historic properties.
    GREAT SITE!!! - T Wims 9/18/2000

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