Online Highways Home > Texas > Vernon Vernon is located northwest of Wichita Falls toward Quanah along US 287 at the junction with US 183/283 and US 70, near the Pease River and the Texas/Oklahoma state line. The seat of Wilbarger County, it was first called Eagle Flats because of eagles nesting nearby. The Post Office changed the name to Vernon for Washington's home, Mount Vernon. Beginning in 1950 the population generally averaged more than 12,000. In 1990 Vernon was a center for agriculture-related products and for oil. At that time the city was the home of Vernon Regional Junior College and reported 12,001 residents. Art Stewart Studio | History Red River Valley Museum | Public Libraries Carnegie City-County Library | Motels, Hotels and Resorts Days Inn Vernon Tx | Super 8 Vernon TX | Science Vernon - Weather | Transportation Wilbarger County Airport | Texas Counties Wilbarger County | See more Texas Cities and Towns. Other upcoming events include:

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delfuego "3.57mi on the Mount Vernon Trail today -- another "why don't I come here more often?!?" series of moments. http://bit.ly/8uIKLB"
clokwise "@WEKetchum adrian peterson, aaron rogers, hines ward, miles austin, thomas jones, percy harvin, vernon davis, brent celek, ricky williams.."
RileyLeboe "Mt. Baker was sick! Back to Vernon to get the sled ready."
__aston__ "@mucheazy Great spit takes on the last Parks & Recreation with Vernon's Ginger Soda."
cybermonday "20% off any order with Lillian Vernon promo code. Ends 11/24. http://bit.ly/88wGai"
VernonChamber "#Vernon - only 43 days remaining to vote for our community! Let's go for GOLD and vote everyday! www.gamestown2010.ca"
onesparrow "Big fan of Justin Vernon, this is quite raw and stripped back. Good writing music! u266b http://blip.fm/~gq6bt"
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natz2d2 "at Paol Rowe from vernon systems talking about nzmuseums.co.nz"
divaradiofunk "NOW PLAYING: Vernon Burch - Joy And Pain #FUNK http://deevaradio.net"
ThatDamJonGuy "@officialnatjay I suggest the Rarearth Jazz & Blues Festival in Vernon or the Island Music Festival in Courtenay..."
NolanH74 "@VernonDavis85 Looks great Vernon. Improving every year. Congrats!"
jimhiggins "Seen some footage of Lamar County High Football! glad to see that Vernon back on top and the seats are full again at G. Bell Stadium"
cguenard "Saw Five Alarm Funk on Friday night in Vernon. Take any chance you're given to see these guys: http://www.myspace.com/fivealarmfunkmusic"
joshbazz "Back @ the jam tonight in Vernon"
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