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City in Iowa, United States
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Mount Vernon is a city located in the I-380 Corridor region of Eastern Iowa. Home to historic Cornell College, Mount Vernon is a vibrant community uniquely influenced by the college but possessing an individual identity. It is frequently cited in travel magazines for its unique culture and excellent food.
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Cornell's ornate original chapel, King Chapel is visible from Route 30 and is a point of pride for the community. Call ahead to see if the interior is open, which houses one of the largest pipe organs west of the Mississippi. The chapel has hosted a number of famous speakers including Booker T. Washington, Helen Keller, Carl Sandburg, Amelia Earhart, Milton Friedman and more recently, Barack Obama.
One of Oprah's favorite places, the Lincoln Cafe serves high quality food.
A coffee and espresso shop in downtown Mount Vernon, Fuel Nest offers a variety of coffee drinks for your pleasure.
An eclectic shop full of gifts, jewelry and clothes. This is the sister shop to the one in Iowa City.
Mount Vernon is located primarily to the northeast of the intersection of Iowa Route 1 and US 30.
Read in the guideThe primary method of travel within the city is car. However, many portions of the community are entirely walkable including the downtown area and Cornell campus.
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