~THE HEART OF THE UNSPOILED PANHANDLE~

VERNON is the geographical center of Washington County and is named for George Washington's Virginia home. The city rests just a stone's throw from tranquil Holmes Creek, where steamboats traveled in the early 1900s.

Many landings in the Vernon area supply easy access to Holmes Creek for fishing, hunting, or just drifting through crystal clear waters while enjoying the wildlife and beautiful scenery nature provides.

Education is key and our youth are the pride of Vernon. Early education can begin at the Head Start Center. There are also three public schools, and elementary, middle and high school. The middle and high schools are new, and there are future plans for a new elementary. Children in the Vernon community enjoy a variety of programs within their schools as well as their city with Vernon recreational department programs for all area youth.

The Community Center is available for public rental and has future plans for
senior citizen and youth programs through the recreational department.

Vernon Fire & Rescue provides service to the Vernon commujnity, as well as  
Washington County, with a coverage area of approximately 88 square miles.