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Listings in Mount Vernon, TX

Welcome to Mount Vernon, the Franklin County seat where a National Register courthouse square, an active arts scene, and the Cypress Springs and Bob Sandlin lakes come together.

Mount Vernon is a town and the county seat of Franklin County, Texas, set in the Piney Woods of Northeast Texas near Interstate 30. The 2020 census counted 2,491 residents. Franklin County was organized in 1875, and Mount Vernon has served as its seat since, anchored by a courthouse-square downtown that is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The town has carved out an unusual identity as a Northeast Texas arts center. The Old Jail Art Museum, housed in a 1912 jail, presents changing exhibitions; a cultural arts center occupies a converted garage a block from downtown; and Mount Vernon Music brings chamber and concert programming to the community. Galleries, studios, and the Franklin County Arts Alliance reinforce a creative character rare in a town of Mount Vernon's size. The other half of Mount Vernon's identity is the lake country around it. Lake Cypress Springs and Lake Bob Sandlin — the latter with a Texas state park — lie just south of town and support boating, fishing, camping, and lakefront development. That water access draws weekend visitors, retirees, and second-home buyers alongside the town's long-established farming and ranching population. Mount Vernon ISD, the county's consolidated school district, serves students from across Franklin County. Local institutions include the Franklin County Historical Association and the Firestation Museum, which preserve the county's pioneer and railroad heritage, and the town square remains a gathering point for events and festivals. The town's position near Interstate 30 links it to Mount Pleasant, Paris, and the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex to the west. For homebuyers, Mount Vernon offers a historic small-town center, an active arts community, and the recreational appeal of two major East Texas lakes, all within commuting distance of the region's larger towns.

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Population 2,491
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700 Follin Avenue
$1,100
5429396
For Rent
700 Follin Avenue Mount Vernon, OH 43050
2 Beds bathtub 1 Baths
727 Follin Avenue
$650
13392957
For Rent
727 Follin Avenue Mount Vernon, OH 43050
1 Beds bathtub 1 Baths
105 W Rutherford Street
$166,500
11042889
For Sale
105 W Rutherford Street Mount Vernon, TX 75457
3 Beds bathtub 2 Baths straighten 1475 sq ft
1315 18th St
$1,116
33302892
For Rent
1315 18th St Mount Vernon, WA 98273
2 Beds bathtub 1 Baths

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700 Follin Avenue
$1,100
5429396
For Rent
700 Follin Avenue Mount Vernon, OH 43050
2 Beds bathtub 1 Baths
727 Follin Avenue
$650
13392957
For Rent
727 Follin Avenue Mount Vernon, OH 43050
1 Beds bathtub 1 Baths
1315 18th St
$1,116
33302892
For Rent
1315 18th St Mount Vernon, WA 98273
2 Beds bathtub 1 Baths

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payments Median Sale Price $460,000 -19.5%
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700 Follin Avenue For Rent $1,100
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Mount Vernon, OH 43050
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727 Follin Avenue For Rent $650
727 Follin Avenue
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
1 Beds 1 Baths Built 1989 13392957
105 W Rutherford Street For Sale $166,500
105 W Rutherford Street
Mount Vernon, TX 75457
3 Beds 2 Baths 1475 Sq Ft Built 1980 11042889
1315 18th St For Rent $1,116
1315 18th St
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
2 Beds 1 Baths Built 1978 33302892
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About Mount Vernon

Real Estate & Housing

Mount Vernon's housing stock mixes historic in-town homes near the courthouse square, mid-century ranch houses, and newer construction, with a growing market for lakefront and lake-area properties around Cypress Springs and Bob Sandlin. In-town lots are typically established and tree-shaded, while homes on the lakes' shores range from modest cabins to newer custom homes with docks and water views. The town's arts reputation and lake access have drawn retirees and second-home buyers, while the county seat's stable, small-town core attracts families tied to local schools and government.

Neighborhoods

Mount Vernon's setting is defined by its relationship to the lakes. Lake Cypress Springs lies a few miles south of town, with developed shorelines and neighborhoods around it, while Lake Bob Sandlin and its state park sit to the southeast. In town, the historic district around the square anchors older residential streets, with newer subdivisions on the edges. Nearby towns include Mount Pleasant, Pittsburg, and Winnsboro, each adding regional shopping and services to the immediate area.

Lifestyle in Mount Vernon

Mount Vernon offers a blend of small-town life and lake-country leisure. The arts calendar — gallery openings, concerts, and workshops through the Franklin County Arts Alliance and Mount Vernon Music — gives the town a cultural rhythm unusual for Northeast Texas. Weekends revolve around the lakes, with boating, fishing, and lakefront gatherings, while the courthouse square hosts community events. Day-to-day shopping and dining cluster along the highway corridors and downtown, with larger retail in Mount Pleasant and the Dallas–Fort Worth area within reach.

Schools & Education

Mount Vernon Independent School District serves the town and much of Franklin County, the result of a long consolidation that combined the county's rural schools into a single district at the county seat. The district operates elementary, middle, and high school campuses in Mount Vernon and is a central institution in the community. For families, the district offers a small-school environment with strong community ties, and its athletics and fine-arts programs draw broad local participation.

Getting Around

Mount Vernon sits near Interstate 30, the main east-west route across Northeast Texas, connecting the town to Mount Pleasant to the east, Paris to the north, and the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex roughly 100 miles to the west. State Highway 37 runs north-south through town, and farm-to-market roads link Mount Vernon to the lake communities. Daily life is car-dependent, but the Interstate access makes regional commuting and trips to the metroplex straightforward for residents.

Parks & Recreation

Lake Cypress Springs and Lake Bob Sandlin anchor recreation in the Mount Vernon area. Lake Bob Sandlin State Park offers camping, fishing, boating, and hiking on its wooded shore, while Cypress Springs is prized for clear water and lakeside communities. The surrounding Piney Woods provide hunting, birding, and trail recreation, and the town's parks and youth sports facilities serve local families. Regional attractions such as the Governor Hogg Shrine in Quitman and the Ezekiel Airship in Pittsburg add nearby day-trip destinations.

About Mount Vernon

Frequently asked questions

What county is Mount Vernon in?

Mount Vernon is in Franklin County, Texas, and serves as the county seat. It sits in the Piney Woods region of Northeast Texas, near Interstate 30 and south of the Red River.

What lakes are near Mount Vernon?

Lake Cypress Springs and Lake Bob Sandlin lie just south and southeast of Mount Vernon. Lake Bob Sandlin has a Texas state park with camping, boating, and fishing, and both lakes support lakefront communities.

What school district serves Mount Vernon?

Mount Vernon Independent School District serves the town and much of Franklin County. The district operates elementary, middle, and high school campuses in Mount Vernon, the result of the county's rural schools consolidating at the county seat.

How far is Mount Vernon from Dallas?

Mount Vernon is roughly 100 miles east of Dallas, typically a 90-minute to two-hour drive via Interstate 30, putting the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex within easy reach for occasional commutes, shopping trips, and travel.

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