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A Walk in the Wind is an event venue at 600 N 42nd St, Mount Vernon, IL 62864. It is in Jefferson County, about 73 miles from St. Louis.
- Address
- 600 N 42nd St, Mount Vernon, IL 62864
- County
- Jefferson County
- Highways
- Interstate 57, Interstate 64, Illinois Route 142, Illinois Route 37
- Distance
- about 73 miles from St. Louis (straight line)
About Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon is a city in Jefferson County, Illinois, with a population of about 14,500. Founded in 1817 by Zadok Casey, it was named after George Washington’s plantation. The town developed around important roads and a bridge over Casey Creek in the 1820s. In 1848, the Illinois Supreme Court’s first Grand Division moved here, attracting lawyers like Abraham Lincoln. Mount Vernon is known for its historic legal significance and railroad car manufacturing, including the Mount Vernon Car Manufacturing Company established after an 1888 tornado. Located on high ground between Casey Creek and the Big Muddy River, it lies about 65 miles east of St. Louis. Visitors can reach Mount Vernon via Interstates 57 and 64, Illinois Routes 142 and 37, or by air through Mount Vernon Airport. Nearby cities include St. Louis and Evansville.
Getting there
- Highways
- Interstate 57, Interstate 64, Illinois Route 142, Illinois Route 37
- Rail and air
- National Railway Equipment Company serves the rail industry; Mount Vernon Airport provides air access.
- Nearest city
- St. Louis, Missouri
Around Mount Vernon
- Mt. Vernon Inn: Historic building where lawyers including Abraham Lincoln gathered; listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 5th District Appellate Court: Constructed in 1854 and still in use as the Appellate Court House.
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Frequently Asked
- Where is A Walk in the Wind located?
- A Walk in the Wind is at 600 N 42nd St, Mount Vernon, IL 62864, in Jefferson County.
- How do I get to A Walk in the Wind?
- Mount Vernon is served by Interstate 57, Interstate 64, Illinois Route 142, Illinois Route 37. It is about 73 miles from St. Louis.
- What is there to see in Mount Vernon?
- Places to see in Mount Vernon include Mt. Vernon Inn, 5th District Appellate Court.
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