Tuesday, October 18, 2016

Switzerland County, Indiana


Switzerland County, Indiana is located in the lower 
southeast corner of the state.  
The Ohio River separates the state from Kentucky. 


The community of Florence is home to this popular hotel and river boat casino.


The small town of Vevay founded in 1802 by 
French speaking Swiss settlers who established vineyards.

Downriver Tell City was founded by German speaking Swiss immigrants.



Downtown Vevay has many historical houses and buildings











Early fire warning system next to church.



About 30 miles downstream is the small city of Madison.



A large park runs along the Ohio River.  The city owned and sponsored 
Miss Madison an unlimited hydroplane racing boat 
that precipitated in Gold Cup races.





Broadway Fountain built about 1876 is a center piece for
Madison downtown park.


Weathered black painted barn signifies the farmer was growing tobacco.

The dark paint helps the drying process.























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