Admission to Knox County Historical Museum is free.
- Open: March – November on Wednesday from 6pm – 8pm, Thursday – Saturday from 2pm – 4pm, Closed Sunday – Tuesday and December – February
- Location: (Map It) 875 Harcourt Rd. in Mount Vernon, Ohio
- Phone: 740-393-5247
- Web: click here
The Knox County Historical Museum features the George Tanner Telephone History Collection, the C&G Cooper Heritage Collection of 19th-century steam farm engines, and the “Spanning the Century” an exhibit of bridges. The displays throughout the museum also pay homage to the musical history of Knox County and the life and travels of Johnny Appleseed throughout the county. In addition, there are plenty of other exhibits including those of dolls and toys, textiles and clothing, and coverlets and quilts, among many other items.