Downtown in Indianapolis in Marion County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Switzerland County

Organized in 1814

— Named for the country of Switzerland —

Switzerland County Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, December 30, 2023

1. Switzerland County Marker

Inscription. Switzerland County was settled in 1802 by Swiss colonists who came to this Ohio River area to cultivate grapes for wine-making. Authors Edward Eggleston, writer of "The Hoosier School-Master," and brother George, were born here. Vevay, the county seat, was named for the Swiss city from which the early settlers immigrated.

Erected 2002.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Arts, Letters, Music • Immigration • Political Subdivisions. A significant historical year for this entry is 1814.

Location. 39° 46.144′ N, 86° 10.15′ W. Marker is in Indianapolis, Indiana, in Marion County. It is in Downtown. It can be reached from North Blackford Street north of Indianapolis Cultural Trail, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 650 West Washington Street, Indianapolis IN 46204, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Indiana.

It is also in the American Midwest

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

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Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Owen County (here, next to this marker); Dearborn County (here, next to this marker); Morgan County (here, next to this marker); Harrison County (a few steps from this marker); Rush County (a few steps from this marker); Starke County (a few steps from this marker); Steam in Indianapolis (a few steps from this marker); "Back Home Again (In Indiana)" (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Indianapolis.

Also see . . . Switzerland County. (Submitted on January 5, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan.)

Additional commentary.
1. Counties
This is one of 92 markers on the perimeter of the Indiana State Museum, one for each county.

— Submitted January 5, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan.

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, December 30, 2023

2. Switzerland County Marker

Location of the marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, December 30, 2023

3. Location of the marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 6, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 5, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 118 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 5, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.