Hohenwald in Lewis County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
New Switzerland II
Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, May 18, 2023
1. New Switzerland II Marker
Advertisements on trains appealed to Swiss immigrants to move to Tennessee and help create a Switzerland in America, however, immigrants from several European countries moved here to form New Switzerland. This street was originally known as Tell Street in the New Switzerland Township.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places.
Location. 35° 32.838′ N, 87° 33.043′ W. Marker is in Hohenwald, Tennessee, in Lewis County. Marker is at the intersection of S Maple Street and East Main Street, on the left when traveling south on S Maple Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hohenwald TN 38462, 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. Founding of Hohenwald (here, next to this marker); New Switzerland (here, next to this marker); Hohenwald Neighborhood (here, next to this marker); Hattie Louise "Tootsie" Bess (within shouting distance of this marker); Meriwether Lewis (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Civil War in Lewis County
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Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, May 18, 2023
2. New Switzerland II Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 30, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 73 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 30, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
