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Welcome
to Rockcastle County! Conveniently
located on I-75, Mt. Vernon is nestled
in the foothills
of the Cumberland
Mountains and is the perfect spot to relax and forget your
troubles. We
invite you to enjoy the scenic beauty of the rolling hills that surround
the Rockcastle River or visit one of our many attractions and see
why folks keep coming back year after year.
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Rockcastle County is rich in music heritage.
Mt. Vernon has been home to
"Kentucky's
Country Music Capital"®,
Renfro Valley Entertainment Center, since 1939.
We can also boast that
we have one of the state's newest attractions, the
Kentucky Music Hall of Fame
and Museum.
Auto racing, Appalachian history, hand made crafts, festivals, special
events, music concerts, fishing and boating... something for everyone.
Come and experience our small town charm and hospitality, and we
guarantee you'll come back and you'll bring someone with you so they can
experience it too!