County

[41] Jefferson Co, IL

Sides Painted

Color

Black

Structure

Brick Building

Unique Characteristics

Unique Sign

Still Standing

Yes

Credits

Photo 1 by Dr. Ken Jones (2012).

Photo 2 by Darren Snow (May 1999).

Photo 3 by unknown (Aug. 2002).

Photo 4 by P. J. Chmiel (Oct. 7, 2006).

Photos 5-7 by Bob Kisken (Apr. 19, 2009).

Photo 8 by unknown (Oct. 12, 2009).

Photos 9-12 by unknown (Oct. 18, 2009).

Photo 13 by unknown (Oct. 19, 2009).

Photo 14 by unknown (July 3, 2011).

Photos 15 & 16 by unknown (Nov. 2, 2011).

Photos 17-20 by unknown.

Photo 21 Google street view (May 2018).

Other Information

In November, 2011, the building housed the 9th Street Grille. The owner of the building wanted the city to provide some funds to help restore and preserve the Mail Pouch sign as an historical artifact. However, he was denied funding because the sign promoted tobacco use.

Where to find it

In Mt. Vernon - downtown. On brick building at 222 S. 9th Street between IL Rt. 15 (Broadway St.) and Jordan St. in Mt. Vernon. One side. Black/Brown. Greatly faded. Unique MP sign.

Address

222 S 9th St

City

Mt Vernon

State

Zipcode

62864

Country

USA

Latitude

N 38° 18.98'

Longitude

W -88° 54.14'

lat

38.31632991

lng

-88.9023791