North Main Street, Mount Vernon, Indiana
| Description: |
Mount Vernon was laid out in 1816 and named for George Washingtons home. The town grew rapidly as it was located next to the Ohio River which provided for growth of commerce. For a time the town commercially surpassed Evansville. |
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| Origin: | ca. 1900 |
| Publisher: |
Digital Image 2008 Indiana Historial Society. All Rights Reserved. |
| Source: |
http://images.indianahistory.org/cdm/ref/collection/P0391/id/966 |
| Collection: |
Postcards of Indiana the Jay Small Collection |
| Copyright: |
This image may be printed or downloaded by individuals, schools or libraries for personal use, study, research or classroom teaching without permission. For other uses contact: visualcollections@indianahistory.org. |
| Geography: |
Indiana Posey Mount Vernon |
| Subjects: |
Posey County (Ind.) Streets Business districts |
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