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Vevay in Switzerland County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Privy
 
Privy Marker Photo, Click for full size
By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, August 7, 2011
1. Privy Marker
 
Inscription. The brick privy was built in 1852 by Brooks R. Wooley. Originally located directly behind the courthouse, it was moved to make room for the courthouse annex in 2004. It was considered one of the most luxurious restrooms in the area with six stalls.
 
Location. 38° 44.831′ N, 85° 4.17′ W. Marker is in Vevay, Indiana, in Switzerland County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Cross Street and West Pike Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Cross Street. Click for map. Located on the North/West lawn (and next to the 'West Pike Street' parking area) behind the Switzerland County Courthouse in Vevay, Indiana. Marker is at or near this postal address: 212 West Main Street, Vevay IN 47043, United States of America.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. Jail (within shouting distance of this marker); The Dungeon (within shouting distance of this marker); Switzerland County Honor Roll Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Switzerland County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Switzerland County World War I Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Historical Site - Switzerland County Courthouse (about 300 feet away, in a direct line); The Styles and Stories of Vevay's Buildings (about 300 feet away); The Masterson House (approx. 6 miles away in Kentucky). Click for a list of all markers in Vevay.
 
Wide View - - Privy -and- Marker Photo, Click for full size
By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, August 7, 2011
2. Wide View - - Privy -and- Marker
 
 
Looking South/West - - Privy Marker Photo, Click for full size
By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, August 7, 2011
3. Looking South/West - - Privy Marker
 
 
Old Two Story Stone Jail - - (A short walk to the North-East lawn.) Photo, Click for full size
By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, August 7, 2011
4. Old Two Story Stone Jail - - (A short walk to the North-East lawn.)
There are a number of interesting items on the Switzerland County Courthouse lawns.
 
 
Open for Viewing. . . Photo, Click for full size
By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, August 7, 2011
5. Open for Viewing. . .
 
 
Lower Level - - Cell Block. . . Photo, Click for full size
By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, August 7, 2011
6. Lower Level - - Cell Block. . .
 
 
Fieldpiece - - (Another short walk to the South-East lawn.) Photo, Click for full size
By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, August 7, 2011
7. Fieldpiece - - (Another short walk to the South-East lawn.)
 
 
Switzerland County Courthouse - - Vevay, Indiana Photo, Click for full size
By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, August 7, 2011
8. Switzerland County Courthouse - - Vevay, Indiana
 
Credits. This page originally submitted on August 8, 2011, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 106 times since then. Photos:   1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on August 8, 2011, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
 
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