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MNVU Honors Program hosts Knox County Community Clean Up Day
Nov 14, 2023
On Saturday, Nov 4th, Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s Honor Program hosted Knox County Community Clean-Up Day to provide a free opportunity for Knox County residents to dispose of unwanted items.
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Knox Community Hospital Wright Family Courtyard Receives Beautification Award
Nov 14, 2023
Knox Community Hospital Wright Family Courtyard Receives Beautification Award
Mount Vernon History for Nov. 1, 1812: Mount Vernon men gather to fight in the War of 1812
Nov 1, 2023
Seven years after he helped start Mount Vernon, city founding father Joseph Walker was organizing a volunteer company of Knox County men to fight for the United States in the War of 1812.
Mount Vernon History for Oct. 29, 1815: Birth of Mount Vernon native Daniel Decatur Emmett, famous songwriter of "Dixie," played by Bing Crosby in a feature film
Oct 29, 2023
Daniel Decatur Emmett (1815 - 1904), best known for composing the song, "Dixie," was born and died in Mount Vernon.
Mount Vernon History: Oct. 28, 1942, former Mount Vernon Mayor Dick Mavis is born
Oct 28, 2023
Former Mount Vernon Mayor Dick Mavis was born on Oct. 28, 1942.
Mt. Vernon History for Oct. 23, 1806: First birth in Mount Vernon
Oct 25, 2023
The first child was born in the town of Mt. Vernon-- Joseph Knox Butler, the son of Benjamin Butler, a town founder, and Leah Rogers Butler.