Jefferson County Historical Society - Mt. Vernon, Illinois

This historic village showcases several buildings, including the first log jail in the county, a one-room school, two log cabin homes, a blacksmith shop, a church, a general store and more.

Visit this picturesque village which includes:

2 log cabin homes Blacksmith shop
First log jail in county Log church
One-room school General store
Medical building Gift shop
Newspaper and print shop Kitty Irvin Nature Trail
The Carl L. Schweinfurth Museum and Interpretive Center

Village Season - Weekends Only

First weekend of May through last weekend of October.

Hours: Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sunday 1-4 p.m.

Harvest Fest

First weekend in October

10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday

Demonstrations of pioneer crafts, artisans, good things to eat, crafts to purchase.

Free admission

Tour Information

Weekdays, year-round.

Volunteers of the society serve as guides.

Tours must be booked in advance.

Not all buildings are wheelchair accessible.

Location: 1411 North 27th Street, Mt. Vernon, Illnois

Directions to the Jefferson County Historical Village

Exit 95 off I-57 at Mt. Vernon onto Illinois Highway 15. Go east to 27th Street and turn north at the traffic light. Proceed to the flashing stoplight on Richview Road. Cross over Richview and go straight for .4 mile, past the Mitchell Museum property on your right. You will see a sign for the historical village on your left.

Phone: 618-246-0033

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