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Outdoor Activities ...

As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).

When in Mount Vernon, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Mount Vernon and the surrounding area.

  • Weather ...
  • Astronomy & Satellites ...
    • Whether using binoculars, a small telescope or the naked-eye, the Heavens-Above website can help you to find your way around the night-time sky. In addition to detailed sky charts, their website will help you find planets, asteriods, comets, satellites and their tracks across the sky.
    • To give accurate results, Heavens-Above requires the latitude and longitude of your location. As a starting point, when we link to Heavens-Above, we pass this GPS location for Mount Vernon:
    • 34.292592, -85.787746
    • Once you're on the Heavens-Above website, you can improve its accuracy by giving a more precise longitude and latitude as your actual position.
    • The Heavens-Above Website, centered on Mount Vernon
  • Waymarking ...
    • Looking for somewhere out of the ordinary? Find a unique place and want to share it with others? Then it's time to visit Waymarking.com:
    • Waymark.com

Communities Also Named Mount Vernon ...

We found 85 communities that share the name Mount Vernon.

There are four communities within Alabama that are also named Mount Vernon.

Beyond Alabama, we know of another 80 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 80 communities, 82 are located in the United States and three are in Canada.

In addition to the above occurrences of Mount Vernon, we know of another community located outside of the United States and Canada.

  • Communities Located In Alabama ...
    • Cullman County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Alabama community of Mount Vernon [Cullman County].
    • Fayette County
      • This Mount Vernon is located in Fayette County and lies 127 miles [204.4 km]<2> to the west southwest of the Mount Vernon that is located in DeKalb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fayette County community of Mount Vernon.
    • Lamar County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Alabama community of Mount Vernon [Lamar County].
    • Mobile County
      • This Mount Vernon is located in Mobile County and lies 256 miles [412 km]<2> to the south southwest of the Mount Vernon that is located in DeKalb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mobile County community of Mount Vernon.
  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Arkansas
      • Columbia County
      • This Mount Vernon is located in Columbia County and lies 440 miles [708.1 km]<2> to the west of the Mount Vernon that is located in DeKalb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Columbia County community of Mount Vernon.
      • Faulkner County
      • This Mount Vernon is located in Faulkner County and lies 365 miles [587.4 km] to the west northwest of the Mount Vernon that is located in DeKalb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Faulkner County community of Mount Vernon.
      • Johnson County
      • This Mount Vernon is located in Johnson County and lies 441 miles [709.7 km] to the west northwest of the Mount Vernon that is located in DeKalb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Johnson County community of Mount Vernon.
      • Saint Francis County
      • This community is historic<3> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Arkansas community of Mount Vernon [Saint Francis County].
    • California
      • Sierra County
      • This community is historic<3> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the California community of Mount Vernon [Sierra County].
      • Sutter County
      • This Mount Vernon is located in Sutter County and lies 2,005 miles [3,226.7 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Mount Vernon that is located in DeKalb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sutter County community of Mount Vernon.
    • Colorado
      • Arapahoe County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Colorado community of Mount Vernon [Arapahoe County].
    • Georgia
      • Catoosa County
      • This Mount Vernon is located in Catoosa County and lies 65 miles [104.6 km]<2> to the northeast of the Mount Vernon that is located in DeKalb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Catoosa County community of Mount Vernon.
      • Montgomery County
      • This Mount Vernon is located in Montgomery County and lies 235 miles [378.2 km] to the southeast of the Mount Vernon that is located in DeKalb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Mount Vernon.
      • Muscogee County
      • This Mount Vernon is located in Muscogee County and lies 137 miles [220.5 km] to the south southeast of the Mount Vernon that is located in DeKalb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Muscogee County community of Mount Vernon.
      • Richmond County
      • This Mount Vernon is located in Richmond County and lies 224 miles [360.5 km] to the east southeast of the Mount Vernon that is located in DeKalb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Richmond County community of Mount Vernon.
      • Walton County
      • This Mount Vernon is located in Walton County and lies 126 miles [202.8 km] to the east southeast of the Mount Vernon that is located in DeKalb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Walton County community of Mount Vernon.
      • Whitfield County
      • This Mount Vernon is located in Whitfield County and lies 53 miles [85.3 km] to the northeast of the Mount Vernon that is located in DeKalb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Whitfield County community of Mount Vernon.
    • Illinois
      • Jefferson County
      • This Mount Vernon is located in Jefferson County and lies 327 miles [526.3 km]<2> to the north northwest of the Mount Vernon that is located in DeKalb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Mount Vernon.
      • Kendall County
      • Although located in Kendall County, we don't know the location within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kendall County community of Mount Vernon.
    • Indiana
      • Posey County
      • This Mount Vernon is located in Posey County and lies 277 miles [445.8 km]<2> to the north northwest of the Mount Vernon that is located in DeKalb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Posey County community of Mount Vernon.
      • Wabash County
      • This Mount Vernon is located in Wabash County and lies 440 miles [708.1 km] to the north of the Mount Vernon that is located in DeKalb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wabash County community of Mount Vernon.
    • Iowa
      • Linn County
      • This Mount Vernon is located in Linn County and lies 609 miles [980.1 km]<2> to the north northwest of the Mount Vernon that is located in DeKalb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Linn County community of Mount Vernon.
    • Kansas
      • Chautauqua County
      • This community is historic<3> and although located in Chautauqua County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chautauqua County community of Mount Vernon.
      • Cowley County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Kansas community of Mount Vernon [Cowley County].
      • Douglas County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Kansas community of Mount Vernon [Douglas County].
      • Elk County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Kansas community of Mount Vernon [Elk County].
      • Franklin County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Kansas community of Mount Vernon [Franklin County].
      • Kingman County
      • This Mount Vernon is located in Kingman County and lies 713 miles [1,147.5 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Mount Vernon that is located in DeKalb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kingman County community of Mount Vernon.
      • Lincoln County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Kansas community of Mount Vernon [Lincoln County].
    • Kentucky
      • Fayette County
      • This Mount Vernon is located in Fayette County and lies 267 miles [429.7 km]<2> to the north northeast of the Mount Vernon that is located in DeKalb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fayette County community of Mount Vernon.
      • Lewis County
      • Although located in Lewis County, we don't know the location within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lewis County community of Mount Vernon.
      • Rockcastle County
      • This Mount Vernon is located in Rockcastle County and lies 226 miles [363.7 km] to the north northeast of the Mount Vernon that is located in DeKalb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rockcastle County community of Mount Vernon.
    • Maine
      • Kennebec County
      • This Mount Vernon is located in Kennebec County and lies 1,095 miles [1,762.2 km]<2> to the northeast of the Mount Vernon that is located in DeKalb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kennebec County community of Mount Vernon.
    • Maryland
      • Baltimore City
      • This Mount Vernon is located in Baltimore City and lies 613 miles [986.5 km]<2> to the northeast of the Mount Vernon that is located in DeKalb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Baltimore City community of Mount Vernon.
      • Somerset County
      • This Mount Vernon is located in Somerset County and lies 617 miles [993 km] to the east northeast of the Mount Vernon that is located in DeKalb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Somerset County community of Mount Vernon.
      • Wicomico County
      • This Mount Vernon is located in Wicomico County and lies 631 miles [1,015.5 km] to the east northeast of the Mount Vernon that is located in DeKalb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wicomico County community of Mount Vernon.
    • Michigan
      • Macomb County
      • This community is historic<3> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Michigan community of Mount Vernon [Macomb County].
    • Minnesota
      • Winona County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Minnesota community of Mount Vernon [Winona County].
    • Mississippi
      • Lee County
      • This Mount Vernon is located in Lee County and lies 169 miles [272 km]<2> to the west of the Mount Vernon that is located in DeKalb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lee County community of Mount Vernon.
      • Newton County
      • This Mount Vernon is located in Newton County and lies 236 miles [379.8 km] to the southwest of the Mount Vernon that is located in DeKalb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Newton County community of Mount Vernon.
    • Missouri
      • Gentry County
      • Although located in Gentry County, we don't know the location within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Gentry County community of Mount Vernon.
      • Lafayette County
      • Although located in Lafayette County, we don't know the location within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lafayette County community of Mount Vernon.
      • Lawrence County
      • This Mount Vernon is located in Lawrence County and lies 489 miles [787 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Mount Vernon that is located in DeKalb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lawrence County community of Mount Vernon.
      • Moniteau County
      • This community is historic<3> and although located in Moniteau County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Moniteau County community of Mount Vernon.
    • Nebraska
      • Cheyenne County
      • This Mount Vernon is located in Cheyenne County and lies 1,058 miles [1,702.7 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Mount Vernon that is located in DeKalb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cheyenne County community of Mount Vernon.
    • New Hampshire
      • Hillsborough County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the New Hampshire community of Mount Vernon [Hillsborough County].
    • New Jersey
      • Warren County
      • This Mount Vernon is located in Warren County and lies 747 miles [1,202.2 km]<2> to the northeast of the Mount Vernon that is located in DeKalb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Warren County community of Mount Vernon.
    • New Mexico
      • Roosevelt County
      • This community is historic<3> and although located in Roosevelt County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Roosevelt County community of Mount Vernon.
    • New York
      • Erie County
      • This Mount Vernon is located in Erie County and lies 692 miles [1,113.7 km]<2> to the north northeast of the Mount Vernon that is located in DeKalb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Erie County community of Mount Vernon.
      • Sullivan County
      • This Mount Vernon is located in Sullivan County and lies 796 miles [1,281 km] to the northeast of the Mount Vernon that is located in DeKalb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sullivan County community of Mount Vernon.
      • Westchester County
      • This Mount Vernon is located in Westchester County and lies 796 miles [1,281 km] to the northeast of the Mount Vernon that is located in DeKalb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Westchester County community of Mount Vernon.
    • North Carolina
      • Rowan County
      • This Mount Vernon is located in Rowan County and lies 308 miles [495.7 km]<2> to the east northeast of the Mount Vernon that is located in DeKalb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rowan County community of Mount Vernon.
      • Rutherford County
      • This Mount Vernon is located in Rutherford County and lies 232 miles [373.4 km] to the east northeast of the Mount Vernon that is located in DeKalb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rutherford County community of Mount Vernon.
      • Wake County
      • This Mount Vernon is located in Wake County and lies 412 miles [663 km] to the east northeast of the Mount Vernon that is located in DeKalb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wake County community of Mount Vernon.
    • Ohio
      • Knox County
      • This Mount Vernon is located in Knox County and lies 458 miles [737.1 km]<2> to the north northeast of the Mount Vernon that is located in DeKalb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Knox County community of Mount Vernon.
      • Lawrence County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Ohio community of Mount Vernon [Lawrence County].
      • Lucas County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Ohio community of Mount Vernon [Lucas County].
      • Stark County
      • This Mount Vernon is located in Stark County and lies 511 miles [822.4 km] to the north northeast of the Mount Vernon that is located in DeKalb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Stark County community of Mount Vernon.
    • Ontario
      • This Mount Vernon lies 674 miles [1,084.7 km]<2> to the north northeast of the Mount Vernon that is located in DeKalb County.
    • Oregon
      • Grant County
      • This Mount Vernon is located in Grant County and lies 1,895 miles [3,049.7 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Mount Vernon that is located in DeKalb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Grant County community of Mount Vernon.
    • Pennsylvania
      • Allegheny County
      • This Mount Vernon is located in Allegheny County and lies 528 miles [849.7 km]<2> to the northeast of the Mount Vernon that is located in DeKalb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Allegheny County community of Mount Vernon.
      • Chester County
      • This Mount Vernon is located in Chester County and lies 658 miles [1,058.9 km] to the northeast of the Mount Vernon that is located in DeKalb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chester County community of Mount Vernon.
      • Lancaster County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Pennsylvania community of Mount Vernon [Lancaster County].
      • Westmoreland County
      • This Mount Vernon is located in Westmoreland County and lies 544 miles [875.5 km] to the northeast of the Mount Vernon that is located in DeKalb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Westmoreland County community of Mount Vernon.
    • Prince Edward Island
      • This Mount Vernon lies 1,452 miles [2,336.8 km]<2> to the northeast of the Mount Vernon that is located in DeKalb County.
    • South Carolina
      • Anderson County
      • This Mount Vernon is located in Anderson County and lies 178 miles [286.5 km]<2> to the east of the Mount Vernon that is located in DeKalb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Anderson County community of Mount Vernon.
    • South Dakota
      • Davison County
      • This Mount Vernon is located in Davison County and lies 931 miles [1,498.3 km]<2> to the northwest of the Mount Vernon that is located in DeKalb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Davison County community of Mount Vernon.
    • Tennessee
      • Blount County
      • This Mount Vernon is located in Blount County and lies 140 miles [225.3 km]<2> to the northeast of the Mount Vernon that is located in DeKalb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Blount County community of Mount Vernon.
      • Bradley County
      • This Mount Vernon is located in Bradley County and lies 77 miles [123.9 km] to the northeast of the Mount Vernon that is located in DeKalb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bradley County community of Mount Vernon.
      • Cumberland County
      • This Mount Vernon is located in Cumberland County and lies 125 miles [201.2 km] to the north northeast of the Mount Vernon that is located in DeKalb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cumberland County community of Mount Vernon.
      • Monroe County
      • This Mount Vernon is located in Monroe County and lies 111 miles [178.6 km] to the northeast of the Mount Vernon that is located in DeKalb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Monroe County community of Mount Vernon.
      • Putnam County
      • This Mount Vernon is located in Putnam County and lies 130 miles [209.2 km] to the north of the Mount Vernon that is located in DeKalb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Putnam County community of Mount Vernon.
      • Rutherford County
      • This Mount Vernon is located in Rutherford County and lies 109 miles [175.4 km] to the north northwest of the Mount Vernon that is located in DeKalb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rutherford County community of Mount Vernon.
      • Sumner County
      • This Mount Vernon is located in Sumner County and lies 157 miles [252.7 km] to the north of the Mount Vernon that is located in DeKalb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sumner County community of Mount Vernon.
      • Wilson County
      • This Mount Vernon is located in Wilson County and lies 122 miles [196.3 km] to the north of the Mount Vernon that is located in DeKalb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wilson County community of Mount Vernon.
    • Texas
      • Franklin County
      • This Mount Vernon is located in Franklin County and lies 546 miles [878.7 km]<2> to the west of the Mount Vernon that is located in DeKalb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Franklin County community of Mount Vernon.
      • Houston County
      • This Mount Vernon is located in Houston County and lies 574 miles [923.8 km] to the west southwest of the Mount Vernon that is located in DeKalb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Houston County community of Mount Vernon.
      • Lamar County
      • This community is historic<3> and although located in Lamar County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lamar County community of Mount Vernon.
      • Washington County
      • Although located in Washington County, we don't know the location within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Mount Vernon.
    • Virginia
      • Fairfax County
      • This Mount Vernon is located in Fairfax County and lies 570 miles [917.3 km]<2> to the northeast of the Mount Vernon that is located in DeKalb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fairfax County community of Mount Vernon.
    • Washington
      • Skagit County
      • This Mount Vernon is located in Skagit County and lies 2,103 miles [3,384.5 km]<2> to the northwest of the Mount Vernon that is located in DeKalb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Skagit County community of Mount Vernon.
    • West Virginia
      • Preston County
      • This Mount Vernon is located in Preston County and lies 488 miles [785.4 km]<2> to the northeast of the Mount Vernon that is located in DeKalb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Preston County community of Mount Vernon.
      • Putnam County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the West Virginia community of Mount Vernon [Putnam County].
    • Wisconsin
      • Dane County
      • This Mount Vernon is located in Dane County and lies 632 miles [1,017.1 km]<2> to the north northwest of the Mount Vernon that is located in DeKalb County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dane County community of Mount Vernon.
  • Communities Beyond North America ...
    • Scotland
      • Distance: 3,987 miles [6,416.5 km]<2> to the northeast

Curious and Interesting Names Near Mount Vernon ...

As we travel, we always see a community with a name that gives pause. While there are names which are interesting or familiar, some catch our attention or strike our fancy. We always wonder about such a name. If time permits and the community is not too far, we'll usually try to make a side-trip.

  • Blue Pond
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Blue Pond have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blue Pond
    • Blue Pond is located in Cherokee County
  • Clyde ‑ Historic
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clyde have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clyde
    • Clyde is located in DeKalb County
  • Congo
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Congo have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Congo
    • Congo is located in Cherokee County
  • Dog Town
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dog Town have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dog Town
    • Dog Town is located in DeKalb County
  • Griffin
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Griffin have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Griffin
    • Griffin is located in Cherokee County
  • Homer ‑ Historic
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Homer have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Homer
    • Homer is located in DeKalb County
  • Hopewell
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hopewell have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hopewell
    • Hopewell is located in Cherokee County
  • Leesburg
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
  • Leonard
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Leonard have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leonard
    • Leonard is located in Cherokee County
  • Lickskillet
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lickskillet
    • Lickskillet is located in DeKalb County
  • Little River
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Little River have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Little River
    • Little River is located in Cherokee County
  • Loveless
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Loveless have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Loveless
    • Loveless is located in DeKalb County
  • Continue List   (4 more) ...
    • Portersville
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Portersville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Portersville
      • Portersville is located in DeKalb County
    • Round Mountain
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Round Mountain have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Round Mountain
      • Round Mountain is located in Cherokee County
    • Sand Rock
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sand Rock
      • Sand Rock is located in Cherokee County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 674 people
    • Tucker ‑ Historic
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tucker have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tucker
      • Tucker is located in DeKalb County

How Far From Mount Vernon to ...

We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers & Almanacs that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a town such as Mount Vernon to various places of note, such as the White House.

With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Mount Vernon and extending to:

  • Fort Payne, which is the Seat of DeKalb County, lies 11 miles [17.7 km]<2> to the north northeast. If you could walk a straight line from Mount Vernon to Fort Payne, with an average speed<6> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take five to six hours to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take nearly four hours.
  • Montgomery, which is the State Capital of Alabama, lies 135 miles [217.3 km] to the south southwest (SSW). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take less than three hours, a buggy would take 6 days and walking would take 8 days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 579 miles [931.8 km] to the northeast (NE). Driving would take just over a day, a buggy would take 23 days and walking would take 33 days.
  • The shortest distance<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,472 miles [10,415.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,181 miles [11,556.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,058 miles [8,140.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>

Footnotes ...

<1>If we encounter the name of what might be a community, our methodology is to add that name to our Gazetteer as a placeholder. As we find more information about that community, it will be added to our Gazetteer.

Just as a reminder: Our definition of a community is rather broad and includes those places (or areas) where several families lived and had a name which identified that place. For example, you might hear somebody say that they are going over to Bird Creek to see Pete ... Bird Creek is just a gas station and a couple of homes at the crossroads. While it might not be on the map, everybody in the area knows it by that name.

Places of interest include buildings at a crossroad, several families clustered in a hollow or maybe the location of a way station. It also includes places like mines, lumber camps, ferry crossings, etc. The community might still exist, is now gone or only existed for just a short period of time.

Also keep in mind that Mount Vernon could have been on the original document by mistake, misspelled, the original/alternate name of a community that we've listed elsewhere or was placed in the wrong county. Sometimes a post office or train station would have a different name than the community where it's located, so two names might be referring to the same community - we're working to straighten it all out.
<2>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Mount Vernon) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Mount Vernon. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 34.2926, Longitude: -85.7877       In this case, the coordinates for Mount Vernon have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<3>We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was significantly larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now. Unfortunately our sources of data have proven to be unreliable. If you can provide us with more specific information about Mount Vernon, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.
<4>The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<5>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<6>While we have tried to pick reasonable speeds, the rate of travel is very theoretical - obstacles like fences, hills, lakes, river crossings and rest stops have been ignored. When we say 'Days' of travel, we're assuming 8 hours of travel per day.
<7>The shortest line can be visualized by stretching a string on a Globe from Point A to Point B - this is known as a Great Circle Route. Where you might expect the shortest route from Mount Vernon to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 313.109 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 308.74 degrees.
<10>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 309.716 degrees.