Rockcastle County, Kentucky
Mount Vernon Real Estate and Local Guide
Mount Vernon is the county seat of Rockcastle County, established in 1790 around Spout Springs along the historic Wilderness Road in southeastern Kentucky. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Mount Vernon best.
About the area
Living in Mount Vernon, KY
Renamed around 1810 after George Washington's home, Mount Vernon.
The housing market
Homes in Mount Vernon
- About 50.1% of housing units are owner-occupied.
- About 53.7% of housing units are single-family homes.
- The median home value is about $100,500.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Mount Vernon home
Kentucky Music Hall of Fame and Museum
State music museum housed in the historic John Lair horse barn on Richmond Street
Renfro Valley Entertainment Center
Live-music venue rooted in the Renfro Valley Barn Dance established by John Lair in 1939
Great Saltpetre Cave
Historic limestone cave once mined for saltpeter during the War of 1812
Great Saltpetre Preserve
Nature preserve surrounding Great Saltpetre Cave, open to the public on limited dates
Neighborhoods
Mount Vernon areas to know
Renfro Valley
Adjacent community known as a live-music and entertainment center
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.