Vernon is a
city in
Washington County,
Florida,
United States. The
population was 743 at the 2000 census. According to the
U.S. Census Bureau's
2004 estimates, the
city had a population of 757. The geographical center of
Washington County, Florida, Vernon is named for George
Washington's Virginia home, Mt. Vernon. The quaint,
pioneer town was also the site of a major Indian
settlement. Vernon held the county seat until 1927 when
the seat was moved to Chipley. The move was approved by
a margin of one vote. The city is also known for the
Errol Morris
documentary film
Vernon, Florida
(produced in
1981) highlighting the
eccentricities of the people who lived there. The movie
angered many residents of the city and surrounding areas
who felt the documentary portrayed Vernon in a negative
light.
