Mount Vernon, Texas
Mount Vernon is a small town in Franklin County, Texas, in East Texas, about 38 miles southeast of Paris as the crow flies, with a population of about 2,601.
Franklin
County
2,601
Population
East Texas
Region
4.3 sq mi
Land Area
38 mi
straight line to Paris
Updated October 2026 · Population: U.S. Census Bureau estimate for July 1, 2024. Land area and coordinates: U.S. Census Bureau. · Mount Vernon on Wikipedia
Mount Vernon City Limits
The official city boundary and the major highways through Mount Vernon.
Major roads: I-30 · State Hwy 37 · State Loop 423 · US Hwy 67
Boundary & roads: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line).
Mount Vernon from our research
What we've verified about Mount Vernon, one line per topic. Each links to the full page and its sources.
- History
- Settled in the 1840s, known first as Keith and Lone Star, rebuilt after an 1860 fire, and chosen county seat when Franklin County formed in 1875. Details →
- Dining
- 16 verified places to eat and drink; most common: Mexican & Tex-Mex · Coffee, Sweets & Bakery · Burgers & American; 2 have a full bar. Details → Source: Texas Comptroller sales-tax permit records, checked place by place
- Schools
- 4 public schools within 12 miles, in Mount Vernon ISD and Saltillo ISD. Details → Source: Texas Education Agency AskTED directory — open campuses, enrollment as of Oct 2025
- Utilities
- SWEPCO electricity (regulated, no plan shopping), CenterPoint gas, city water and trash, and internet options in Franklin County. Details →
- Outdoors
- Nearest state parks: Lake Bob Sandlin (11 mi), Cooper Lake - South Sulphur Unit (26 mi), Cooper Lake - Doctors Creek Unit (28 mi). Nearest lakes: Lake Cypress Springs (8 mi), Lake Monticello (10 mi). Details → Source: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department — park locations
- Contractors
- 4 licensed HVAC contractors and 4 licensed electricians serve Mount Vernon. Details → Source: TDLR license records, checked business by business
FAQ: Mount Vernon, Texas
Franklin County. The U.S. Census Bureau's 2020 place-by-county list places all of Mount Vernon in Franklin County.
East Texas guides
Region-wide guides that put Mount Vernon in context — where to go, what things cost, and how people actually live here.
Moving to East Texas: What You Need to Know
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Read Guide →Things to Do in East Texas
What to do in East Texas, checked against official sources: Tyler's Rose Garden and Caldwell Zoo, Canton's First Monday Trade Days, the Texas State Railroad, state parks, museums and festivals.
Read Guide →Cost of Living in East Texas
What it costs to live in East Texas, using Census figures: home values and rents in Tyler, Jacksonville and Athens compared with Texas and the big metros, plus taxes, utilities, healthcare and driving.
Read Guide →Retiring in East Texas: Why Retirees Love It Here
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