Billings (1838-1913) lived in Allensville as a child. A Civil War surgeon, he established field hospitals at battles of Chancellorsville and Gettysburg. He transferred to Surgeon-Generals Office and developed a comprehensive library, . . . — — Map (db m222935) HM
His was "The most important contribution yet made to American medicine."
Civil War surgeon, pioneer planner of modern hospitals, early advocate of preventive medicine. Billings published the Surgeon-General's first medical Index . . . — — Map (db m66903) HM
Patriot, Ind., native; supervised Hoover Dam construction in Colorado R.; Lake Mead named for him; appointed Director, U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, President Coolidge; served under Presidents Hoover and Roosevelt, top authority on irrigation, . . . — — Map (db m66902) HM
This five foot-tall fiberglass Bison sculpture was created in 2016 to honor the state's 200th birthday as part of the "Bison-tennial" Public Art Project In partnership with the Indiana Bicentennial Commission, and sponsored by the . . . — — Map (db m242094) HM
Built c. 1826 in the Federal style,
this brick building housed a Franklin
Steam Engine, the first steam engine in
Switzerland County, and was in continuous operation for 150 years. — — Map (db m289223) HM
Built c. 1832 in the Federal style by John Francis
DuFour, one of the original Swiss settlers in this area,
and wife, Polly Critchfield, niece of Thomas Jefferson's
wife, and used for a time as the residence where
they entertained friend, Henry . . . — — Map (db m223350) HM
Built as a Baptist Church, was used by various denominations as a house of worship, later acquired by the Switzerland Co. Historical Society and used as a museum until 1970. — — Map (db m242120) HM
Top
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 . . . — — Map (db m46132) HM
Groundbreaking research chemist Lella
Trafelet was born near Vevay. In 1938,
she earned her M.A. in Chemistry at
Indiana University before overseeing
laboratories at the U.S. Rubber Company,
Naugatuck Chemical Division in
Connecticut. In the . . . — — Map (db m289225) HM
The brick privy was built in 1852 by Brooks R. Wooley. Originally located directly behind the courthouse, it was moved to make room for the courthouse annex in 2004. It was considered one of the most luxurious restrooms in the area with six stalls. — — Map (db m45800) HM
The first brick courthouse on this site was built in 1816. The present courthouse was completed in 1864 by John Haley at a cost of $26,135.40. The annex was added in 2005. The courthouse was listed on the Indiana Register of Historic Sites and . . . — — Map (db m45995) HM
Site donated by Daniel Vincent Dufour,
Gothic architecture. First church organized
in 1828. Building given to the Switzerland
County Historical Society in 1970, for use
as a museum. — — Map (db m289224) HM
( Center Panel )
( -“Seal”- ) United States Great Seal
Dedicated to these Switzerland
County men who, in answering
the call of duty, paid the
price of Freedom
( - “Seals” - )
Army, . . . — — Map (db m46086) WM
A. D. - - - - § - §-§ - § - - - - 1926
In memory of
the Sons and Daughters
of
Switzerland County
who served in
1917 - - The World War - - 1918
Names on record in Civil Order Book No. 19,
Page . . . — — Map (db m45987) HM
A stop on the underground
railroad bringing slaves
to freedom
1862 - 1864
commemorated 1976
Vevay, Indiana
This memorial placed in honor of the
descendants of the Rayls and Pickett
families in the Bicentennial . . . — — Map (db m45896) HM
From where you now stand you are sampling some of the building styles found in Switzerland County. On Main Street to your left are three two-story homes. The farthest from you is a dwelling built in the Italianate style. This design style was . . . — — Map (db m46130) HM
Built by Schenck in 1844. He was
popularly called the "hay king" as he was
a Swiss flatboat magnate. Spiral stairway
designed by Francis Costigan. — — Map (db m223248) HM
This house is one of the few remaining examples of the French colonial architecture that once
characterized the first settlement of Switzerland County. The style was common throughout the
Mississippi Valley. The house was built in 1828 and is a . . . — — Map (db m289222) HM
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 . . . — — Map (db m223352) HM
French-speaking Swiss immigrant Jean
Jacques Dufour came to the United States
in 1796 to establish a commercial
vineyard. In 1802. he received a 2,500-acre land grant from Congress to cultivate
grapes in this region. Swiss immigrants
joined him . . . — — Map (db m289221) HM
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 . . . — — Map (db m242095) HM
Oldest known building used
as Masonic meeting place in
Indiana. Erected 1816, operated
as inn by Thomas Armstrong,
it provided quarters for Vevay
Lodge No. 7, organized 1817 by
Grand Lodge of Kentucky:
chartered as an Indiana Lodge,
1819. — — Map (db m223312) HM
Thomas Armstrong operated a tavern
here for 50 years. It is the oldest known
existing building in Indiana where a
Masonic lodge once held its meetings. — — Map (db m223313) HM
This Free Classic style house
was built c. 1895 by Dudley Peak and
Mattie Owen Craig, Mr. Craig was
in the mercantile business. — — Map (db m223203) HM
Built c. 1870 in the Queen Anne
style by the Detraz brothers who owned
and operated a planing mill and also built
boats and other fine homes in Vevay. — — Map (db m223211) HM
Birthplace of Edward Eggleston, writer, historian, preacher, born December 10, 1837. Writer of many books, the best known being The Hoosier Schoolmaster. House placed on National Register of Historic Places in 1973. — — Map (db m223320) HM
This Classic Italianate style home
was built by the Hall family c. 1875, by
Silas Wright, architect. This was the final
home of George McKay, noted pianist and
conductor during the early 20th century. — — Map (db m223325) HM
Switzerland County established itself early as an agricultural and trade center for the area served by the Ohio River. While some produced the products, others set about finding ways to deliver those products to the customers. One such entrepreneur . . . — — Map (db m223176) HM
Built in 1817. One of the founders of Vevay, Morerod owned large vineyards and was widely known for his wine and hospitality. Famous guests included Henry Clay and Jonathan Jennings, Indiana
Governor. — — Map (db m223351) HM
A brick Federal, the Kessler House was built c. 1835. It was the residence of George and Elise Kessler and site of the Kessler Harness Shop. — — Map (db m223314) HM
Built in 1814, was the home of Aunt Lucy Detraz, daughter of Jean Morerod, and the fifth white child born in the county. Twonnet, a character in Eggleston's novel, Roxy was her daughter. — — Map (db m223223) HM
Built by Israel Whitehead more than a
century ago. Housed the first Vevay bank,
organized in 1817, failed in 1820. Once the
home of the late Will Stevens, well-known
landscape artist. — — Map (db m223243) HM
Built c. 1863 in the Federal style,
this was the residence of Will Stevens,
noted landscape artist, in the late 19( )
when he added the studio. — — Map (db m223245) HM
As soon as immigrant James Dufour saw the area now known as Vevay in the Northwest Territory, he knew it would be an ideal place for his vineyards. The gentle hills were terraced like those in his native district of Vevay, Switzerland, and he named . . . — — Map (db m223349) HM
Built c. 1886 by Oscar and Jenny Webb who ran the Phoenix Hotel for many years. Upstairs added in 1920 by Anna Webb Allen, a granddaughter. The house remained in the same family for 103 years. — — Map (db m223184) HM
