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city of Vernon

Welcome to the city of Vernon

The city of Vernon is the county seat of Lamar County and is located on the western border of Alabama. The city is the host of the Lamar County Airport and is served by State Highway 18 and State Highway 17. Vernon is home to over 1,800 residents.