Vevay in Switzerland County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Historical Site - Switzerland County Courthouse
Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, August 7, 2011
1. Historical Site - Switzerland County Courthouse Marker
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Martha A. Graham
( Drawing of the River Paddle-wheeler. )
Lower Section
Designed in the Greek Classic style by David Dubach, Architect, and built by John Haley c. 1864, with restoration completed c. 1992. It is said the dungeon served as an “underground railroad” during the Civil War.
Erected by Switzerland County Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1864.
Location. 38° 44.806′ N, 85° 4.121′ W. Marker is in Vevay, Indiana, in Switzerland County. It is on West Main Street west of Liberty Street, on the right when traveling west. Located at the curb in front (south) of the Switzerland County Courthouse in Vevay, Indiana. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Vevay IN 47043, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Southern Indiana. It is also in the American Midwest, in the Ohio River Valley, and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. 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: Switzerland County Courthouse (a few steps from this marker); Switzerland County World War I Memorial (a few steps from this marker); The Dungeon (a few steps from this marker); POW-MIA Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); A Tribute To Paul W. Ogle
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Also see . . . Steam Ferry Boats: between Ghent -and- Vevay::. (Submitted on August 15, 2011, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.)
Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, August 7, 2011
2. Obverse Side - - Historical Site - Switzerland County Courthouse Marker
Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, August 7, 2011
3. Paul W. Ogle - - Tribute Plaque
Text reads:
A tribute to Paul W. Ogle
We, the citizens of Switzerland County, do hereby set forth this expression of deepest appreciation and sincere gratitude to a great philanthropist, Paul W. Ogle, who through his foresight and benevolence restored pride to the community.
The Ogle Haus Inn, which he built, and finances he provided for the restoration of the Switzerland County Court House and other civic-minded projects, those completed and others planned for the oncoming years, have brought National acclaim and recognition to this area and enhanced its economic and social well-being.
June 18, 1907 –– March 21, 1989
A tribute to Paul W. Ogle
We, the citizens of Switzerland County, do hereby set forth this expression of deepest appreciation and sincere gratitude to a great philanthropist, Paul W. Ogle, who through his foresight and benevolence restored pride to the community.
The Ogle Haus Inn, which he built, and finances he provided for the restoration of the Switzerland County Court House and other civic-minded projects, those completed and others planned for the oncoming years, have brought National acclaim and recognition to this area and enhanced its economic and social well-being.
June 18, 1907 –– March 21, 1989
Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, August 7, 2011
4. Front - - Switzerland County Courthouse - Vevay, Indiana
The marker can be seen at the curb entry side-walk in this photo. Also, the Paul W. Ogle - Tribute Plaque can be seen on the exterior wall -- on the right side of the courthouse front entrance.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 15, 2011, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 1,094 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 15, 2011, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
