Jefferson Township in Vevay in Switzerland County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Chateline House

Historical Site

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 30, 2023

1. Chateline House Marker

Inscription. Home of Capt. John Chateline, owner of several steamboats. Outstanding balcony, house of Swiss architecture.

Erected by Switzerland County Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1830.

Location. 38° 44.829′ N, 85° 3.986′ W. Marker is in Vevay, Indiana, in Switzerland County. It is in Jefferson Township. Marker is on Ferry Street north of East Market Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 206 Ferry St, Vevay IN 47043, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Hoosier Theater (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Fire Bells (within shouting distance of this marker); Kessler House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dufour House (about 400 feet away); Armstrong Tavern (about 400 feet away); Armstrong Tavern - 1816 (about 500 feet away); The Styles and Stories of Vevay's Buildings (about 600 feet away); "Bison-tennial" Public Art Project (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vevay.

Regarding Chateline House. Excerpt from the Indiana State Sentinel's March 30, 1892 issue:

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John Chateline, aged fifty-five, dropped dead at his home last night in Vevay. He owned Vevay Island and built and owned the steamers Randolph, B.F. Duvall and Maggie Bell. He leaves a widow and a grown daughter.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 30, 2023

2. Chateline House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 12, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 54 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 12, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.