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...
Market Days Flea Market and Vendor Fair
The Commons • Mar 28 – Aug 08 @ 10AM
Find something unique and affordable! Enjoy a different theme each month!
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3rd Saturday Flea Market
Times Square Mall • Mar 21 – Oct 17 @ 9AM
Enjoy a fun, positive atmosphere while you shop
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The Granada Theatre presents William Lee Martin - Seemed Smart at the Time
The Granada Theatre • Apr 11 @ 7:30PM
William Lee Martin Comedy Tour
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