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From the common to the unique, Switzerland County has a lot of rich history. It is the birthplace of commercial Wine Making in America. Vevay is home to a very rare six-door privy, or better known as a six-seater out-house located behind the Switzerland County Courthouse. Stop by the Visitors Center and pick up a complete walking or driving tour map with 50 historical locations listed.
The county was named for the Swiss immigrants who settled here in 1802 along the Ohio River. Switzerland County has long been recognized as one of the most important river communities of the 19th century. Vevay was a major port of call for most steamboats. Rare flatboat and steamboat documents and artifacts reveal and add to a deeper understanding of Switzerland County’s unique place in river history. Be sure and visit Life On The Ohio at 208 E. Market St., Vevay, IN 47043 to see all of this wonderful history or call 812-427-3560.
The beautiful Historic Hoosier Theater, built in 1837 and remolded in the Renaissance style in the late 1880’s is located at 209 Ferry St., Vevay, IN 47043. Seating only 150, the theater features live plays, music and Shows of Second Saturday. Call 1-800-435-5688 frequently because you don’t want to miss out on your next great evening with the stage in Switzerland County.
Whether you take a boating trip down the Ohio, a walking tour of Vevay, catch a show at the Historic Hoosier Theater, go on a hunting or fishing adventure at Splinter Ridge Fish and Wildlife Area, take a speedy trip down the zipline course at Dagaz Acres, have a few swings at the Vineyard Golf Course, visit the Historical Museum, pick up some fresh vegetables at the local Farmers Market, or you want to test your luck with a hand of Texas Hold’em at Belterra Casino then relax at the Spa, your sure to find something for everyone to do in Switzerland County!
From the common to the unique, Switzerland County has a lot of rich history. It is the birthplace of commercial Wine Making in America. Vevay is home to a very rare six-door privy, or better known as a six-seater out-house located behind the Switzerland County Courthouse. Stop by the Visitors Center and pick up a complete walking or driving tour map with 50 historical locations listed.
The county was named for the Swiss immigrants who settled here in 1802 along the Ohio River. Switzerland County has long been recognized as one of the most important river communities of the 19th century. Vevay was a major port of call for most steamboats. Rare flatboat and steamboat documents and artifacts reveal and add to a deeper understanding of Switzerland County’s unique place in river history. Be sure and visit Life On The Ohio at 208 E. Market St., Vevay, IN 47043 to see all of this wonderful history or call 812-427-3560.
The beautiful Historic Hoosier Theater, built in 1837 and remolded in the Renaissance style in the late 1880’s is located at 209 Ferry St., Vevay, IN 47043. Seating only 150, the theater features live plays, music and Shows of Second Saturday. Call 1-800-435-5688 frequently because you don’t want to miss out on your next great evening with the stage in Switzerland County.
Whether you take a boating trip down the Ohio, a walking tour of Vevay, catch a show at the Historic Hoosier Theater, go on a hunting or fishing adventure at Splinter Ridge Fish and Wildlife Area, take a speedy trip down the zipline course at Dagaz Acres, have a few swings at the Vineyard Golf Course, visit the Historical Museum, pick up some fresh vegetables at the local Farmers Market, or you want to test your luck with a hand of Texas Hold’em at Belterra Casino then relax at the Spa, your sure to find something for everyone to do in Switzerland County!
