Relocating to Knox County Ohio? It's all about reLocation, reLocation, reLocation!
In 1965 Look Magazine named Mount Vernon an " All American City" and the city maintains the standards that resulted in this acclaim. In 1994 Mount Vernon was named "Ohio's Most Livable Community" by Ohio Magazine.
Mount Vernon, the County Seat of Knox County was founded in1805 and by 1840 the population grew to 2,363. Today, roughly 20,000 people call it home. 50,000 call Knox County Home.
Mount Vernon is quintessential small town USA. Okay so I am biased. I have lived my entire life in Knox County. I have so much love, respect and admiration for this community! Like a well-oiled machine, she seems to deliver new goods just when we need them. I can remember our first McDonalds. Now we have numerous restaurants. The first department store (JC Penney and it is still here!). Walmart. Lowes. Staples. It's all here. Everything we need! Over the past 30 years, she's grown up in all the right places. Do we have a freeway running nearby? No, thank goodness! Maybe that is what keeps her, shall we say, understated?
As a member of our local Chamber of Commerce, I try very hard to stay on top of issues impacting our community. Knox county offers several school districts, all of which you can easily check out right here! Mount Vernon City Schools, Centerburg Schools, Fredericktown Schools, East Knox Schools (Howard/Apple Valley areas), Danville Schools. Our full-service visitors bureau is also at your service and is eager to help with area information.
Mount Vernon was a stop along the Cleveland, Akron and Columbus Railway (Later Pennsylvania, Penn-Central and Conrail) between Cleveland, Orrville and Columbus, Ohio. It was also a stop along the Sandusky, Mansfield and Newark Railroad (Later Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, Chessie System and Ohio Central). It is presently at the end of the line from Newark of the Ohio Central Railroad. St. Rt. 36 and the Kokosing River run through Mount Vernon as well. Tree-lined brick streets, historic homes, numerous parks and greenspaces and old-fashioned street-fairs (First Friday!) make Mount Vernon a timeless classic.
Knox County offer over 700 acres of pristine parks including 6 natural park areas replete with walking trails, wildlife veiwing, waterfalls and gorgeous scenery. Mountainbiking, canoeing and hiking are just a few activities to enjoy, not to mention the 16 mile Kokosing Gap Trail for running, walking, biking and rollerblading.
Three college campuses call Knox County home. Kenyon College, The Mount Vernon Nazarene University and Central Ohio Technical College are all conveniently located right here.
Our Team is looking forward to assisting you in your search for a home in Knox County. If you are looking for rental opportunities one of the best resources is The Mount Vernon News which can be found online.
Knox County Relocation one of my specialties. I love giving community tours to my new clients! Contact me anytime to recieve relocation information or advice. I am looking forward to hearing from you!
Sibley Poland is a member of the Sam Miller Team at RE/MAX Stars Realty
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