Mount Vernon is located in Franklin County (of which it is the county seat) northeast of Dallas between Greenville and Mount Pleasant on US 67 and Hwy 37 above I-30 near Lake Cypress Springs and Lake Bob Sandlin. The community was first settled in the late 1830s or early 1840s, and in June 1843 the county seat was moved there from Lafayette. The historic downtown district includes a gazebo and town square where one can shop and eat at places that have been in business since the turn of the century. The 2000 population was reported to be 2,286.
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Texas Shakespeare Festival Kilgore TX June27-July28 The Texas Shakespeare Festival employs high caliber actors, designers, and directors from throughout the nation.
Hope Watermelon Festival Hope AR August9-11 Watermelon Olympics, melon judging and auction, watermelon eating contest, seed spitting contest, melon toss, antique engine show, entertainment and SW Arkansas' largest arts and crafts show.
Dallas Greek Food Festival Dallas TX September27-29 The Greek Food Festival supports Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church's
ministries, community outreach, and youth programs.
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