Attractions in Mt. Vernon, Illinois

Historic Homes & Buildings

Appellate Courthouse 618-242-3120
14th and Main Streets
Aa Greek revival style courhouse where Abe Lincoln argued cases for the Illinois Central Railroad. more info map
C.E. Brehm Memorial Library 618-242-6322
101 South 7th Avenue, Mt. Vernon, IL 62864
Built in 1899 this structure is still a public library, and houses and extensive collection of genealogical records. more info map

Jefferson County Historical Village 618-246-0033
1411 North 27th Street, Mt. Vernon, IL 62864
The historic village consist of an 1820s log jail, an 1873 log Mount Olive Church, a blacksmith's shop, a general store featuring antique tools, a 1920s one-room school... more info map

Centralia Regional Library District - Main Library 618-532-5222
515 East Broadway, Centralia, IL 62801
The main branch of the Centralia Regional Library District, which also consists of four branches in Hoffman, Irvington, Odin and Sandoval; is open Monday through... more info

Centralia Area Historical Museum 618-545-0657
240 South Locust, Centralia, IL 62801
The Centralia Area Historical Museum is open on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. more info
Mitchell Museum at Cedarhurst 618-242-1236
Richview Road
Is probably the finest art museums in the entire region where works some of the great American masters are displayed. more info map
William Jennings Bryan Birthplace Museum 618-548-2222
408 South Broadway, Salem, IL 62881
Built in 1852 this house contains memorabilia from the life of this three-time presidential candidate. more info map