Mount Vernon, New York

Just north of the Bronx in Westchester County, Mount Vernon is one of the most densely populated cities in New York. Named after George Washington's estate, it was home to denzel Washington as a child, and notable residents have included Dick Clark, Ben E. King, and Heavy D. The city's diverse neighborhoods span elegant Victorians to urban density.

Founded 1664 | Population 74,000 | Peak 74,000 (2024) | County Westchester County

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1664 Settled: The area was settled as part of the town of Eastchester in the colonial era.

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1853 Incorporated: Mount Vernon was incorporated as a village, named after George Washington's Virginia plantation.

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1892 City Status: Mount Vernon became a city, growing rapidly as a commuter suburb of New York City.

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1920 Cultural Heyday: Mount Vernon's South Side became a vibrant African American cultural center.

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2000 Revitalization Efforts: Mount Vernon launched downtown revitalization programs to attract new investment and residents.

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1664 Culture

Settled

1853 Government

Incorporated

1892 Government

City Status

1920 Culture

Cultural Heyday

2000 Culture

Revitalization Efforts

Did You Know?

Named after George Washington's Mount Vernon estate in Virginia.

Denzel Washington and Sean 'Diddy' Combs are from Mount Vernon.

Directly borders the Bronx — one of the most urban communities in Westchester.

Mount Vernon is located in Westchester County, New York.

Mount Vernon was founded in 1664.

Famous People from Mount Vernon, New York

Denzel Washington

Spokesperson, Actor · Born Dec 28, 1954 · Age 71

Arthur Leonard Schawlow

Physicist, Inventor · Born May 5, 1921 · Died Apr 28, 1999 (age 77)

DMX

Actor, Songwriter · Born Dec 18, 1970 · Died Apr 9, 2021 (age 50)

Art Carney

Actor, Comedian · Born Nov 4, 1918 · Died Nov 9, 2003 (age 85)

E. B. White

Screenwriter, Writer · Born Jul 11, 1899 · Died Oct 1, 1985 (age 86)

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