Vevay in Switzerland County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Historical Site - Switzerland County Courthouse
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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. Marker 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.
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 (within shouting distance of this marker); Switzerland County Honor Roll Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); The Styles and Stories of Vevay's Buildings (within shouting distance of this marker); Vevay Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vevay.
Also see . . . Steam Ferry Boats: between Ghent -and- Vevay::. (Submitted on August 15, 2011, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.)
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 853 times since then and 23 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.