Historic Hoosier Hills Resource Conservation & Development, Inc.
Switzerland County

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Switzerland County

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"Friendly Faces, Friendly Spaces" sums up Switzerland County. Whether you opt for a driving tour of the scenic country roads and rural hamlets, or a walking tour of Vevay, with its historical homes and quaint shops, you are sure to experience Hoosier hospitality. 37 miles of the Federal Designated Ohio River Scenic Route winds through Switzerland County.

Historic Hoosier Theater: Entertainment throughout the year

Markland Dam and Park: Picnic while enjoying a view of the Ohio River

Swiss Wine Festival: Celebrating the Swiss heritage of the area; fun for all

Courthouse: Unusual architecture in its restored condition

Birthplace of: Edward Eggleston, author of Hoosier Schoolmaster, and Ken Maynard, famous Western movie star from the 1930's

Armstrong Tavern: Oldest Masonic lodge in Indiana

U.P. Schenck House: (1844) Built by a flatboat magnate, now open to the public

Museum: A glimpse at the history of the county

National Horse Pulling Competition

Ogle House Inn: A Swiss-Bavarian Inn on the Ohio River

Links

Historic Hoosier Hills RC & D
P.O. Box 407
1981 S. Industrial Park Road
Versailles, IN 47042

Phone: (812) 689-6410 Ext. 5

Fax: (812) 689-3141

info@hhhills.org

 
Last Updated:  April 23, 2008
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