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Renfro Valley Entertainment Center, since 1939. We can also boast
that we have one of the state's newest attractions, the Kentucky
Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Auto racing, Appalachian history,
hand made crafts, festivals, special events, music concerts, fishing
and boating... something for everyone. Come and experience our small
town charm and hospitality, and we guarantee you'll come back and
you'll bring someone with you so they can experience it too! Named after US President George Washington’s home, Mount Vernon is a town known for providing good times and great scenery. Pleasing the ears of music fans across the Bluegrass, both the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame and Museum and the Renfro Valley |
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The area was first settled in 1790 around a feature called Spout
Springs. Much of the area was originally swampland. The settlement
was named for George Washington's home, Mt. Vernon. The Wilderness
Road was routed through in 1792, and was the principal settlement
when Rockcastle County was created in 1810. In 1883, a Louisville & Nashville railroad branch was built through the town, connecting it to Louisville and to Knoxville. The county's first newspaper, the Mount Vernon Signal, infamous for its continued use of typewriters into the 21st century, began publication in 1887. Although still a largely rural town and county, the construction of I-75 in the 1970s has drawn some industry to the area, and the population has increased about 50% from 1,639 in 1970 |
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Entertainment Center call Mount Vernon their home. Showing modern visitors what
life was like during a much simpler time, The BitterSweet Cabin
Museum features actual cabins and artifacts dating back from the 1700's to the 1940's. Those seeking a bit of outdoor adventure will
enjoy spending time at Camp Wildcat, Anglin Falls, or Lake Linville.
Visit Mount Vernon for the fun and you’re likely to stay for the
welcoming atmosphere. 
