Incorporated: 1803
Population: 2,275
County Name: Hillsborough
(county map)
Town Contact:
Town of Mont Vernon
PO Box 444
1 South Main Street
Mont Vernon, NH 03057

Phone: 603-673-6080
Fax: 603-673-5995
Website: town.mont-vernon.nh.us

Origin:
Named in honor of George Washington's Virginia estate, which got its name from Admiral Edward Vernon. George Washington's brother, Lawrence, the original owner of the estate, served under Admiral Vernon as an officer. Although probably not the reason for selecting this name, Admiral Vernon was also a close friend of Governor Wentworth.

More about Mont Vernon:
A hundred years ago, Mont Vernon was known for several summer hotels including the Grand Hotel, which burned down after being struck by lightening in 1930. Other hotels included the Bellevue, Hillsborough House and the Mont Vernon House. Mont Vernon sits on top of a hill and is considered a bedroom community to Nashua.