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

Thiebaud Farmstead

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 30, 2023

1. Thiebaud Farmstead Marker, Side One

Inscription. In 1802, French-speaking Swiss immigrants settled the area that became Switzerland County. Encouraged by their success in viticulture, more Swiss families followed, including Frederick and Harriet Thiebaud, who purchased land here in 1818. After local inventor Samuel Hewitt patented a powerful hay press in 1843, the local economy transitioned to hay production.

Justi and Mary Thiebaud, who inherited this farmstead, built a barn and hay press in the early 1850s. Like other Switzerland County farmers, they increased hay production through the 1870s, using the Ohio River to reach large urban markets. During this period, commerce, transportation, and industry depended on horsepower, making hay an essential agricultural product.

Erected 2022 by Indiana Historical Bureau • Switzerland County Historical Society • Switzerland County Tourism. (Marker Number 78.2022.1.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1818.

Location. 38° 42.941′ N, 85° 7.001′ W. Marker is near Vevay, Indiana, in Switzerland County. It is in Craig Township. Marker is on Ohio River Scenic Byway (Indiana Route 56) 0.6 miles west of Whiskey Hollow Road, on the right

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when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5147 IN-56, Vevay IN 47043, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Benjamin Craig (approx. 2.1 miles away in Kentucky); The Masterson House (approx. 2.7 miles away in Kentucky); Jean-Daniel Morerod House – 1817 (approx. 2.9 miles away); Detraz House (approx. 3 miles away); Carrollton (approx. 3.1 miles away in Kentucky); Hall House - 1842 (approx. 3.2 miles away); Roxy House - 1814 (approx. 3.2 miles away); Hall House (approx. 3.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vevay.

Also see . . .
1. Thiebaud Farmstead. Indiana Historical Bureau page on the marker includes additional information about the Thiebauds, their farmstead and settlement of the area. (Submitted on May 12, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

2. Thiebaud Farmstead. The Switzerland County Historical Society is in the midst of restoring the site with plans including trails, restored agricultural equipment and a museum. (Submitted on May 12, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Thiebaud Farmstead Marker, Side Two image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 30, 2023

2. Thiebaud Farmstead Marker, Side Two

Thiebaud Farmstead Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 30, 2023

3. Thiebaud Farmstead Marker

Thiebaud Farmstead house image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 30, 2023

4. Thiebaud Farmstead house

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 61 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 12, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.