A few days ago
lj

Is it proper to abbreviate “Mount Vernon” as “Mt. Vernon”?

I was recently told that it isn’t proper because it is the name of George Washington’s home, but I can’t find any source to confirm that. Anyone have some insight or preferably a source for information one way or the other?

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A few days ago
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The Associated Press Stylebook says that “Mount” should always be spelled out, whether the reference is to Mount Vernon or to a city or a mountain.
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5 years ago
Anonymous
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A few days ago
Topez
My opinion: Yes it is proper. That’s why the English language has abbreviations!
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7 years ago
semajwerdna1
“Mt.” is an abbreviation for mountain. “Mount” in “Mount Vernon” is not in reference to a mountain but rather the military term “mount” as in a base. No, it should not be abbreviated.
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A few days ago
Anonymous
george washington would turn over in his grave knowing that you abbreviated his home town name!.
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A few days ago
Anonymous
Yes, it is appropriate.
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A few days ago
ces
yes it is
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A few days ago
merrybodner
I can’t see why not.
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A few days ago
Anonymous
i dont see why not
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