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Switzerland County

Eiteljorg Museum, Indiana
· Organized in 1814
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Switzerland County was settled in 1802 by Swiss colonists who came to this Ohio River area to cultivate grapes for wine-making. Authors Edward Eggleston, writer of "The Hoosier School-Master," and his brother George were born here. Vevay, the county seat, was named for the Swiss city from which the early settlers immigrated.
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