The Switzerland County Public Library was legally formed in 1915, after the state library law was passed.  In November of 1917, the library received a letter from the Carnegie Corporation, informing them that the town…

The Hoosier Theater that you see today had its humble beginnings in 1837. It is one of the oldest commercial structures in downtown Vevay Indiana.  As if it knew that it would be reborn as…

This museum  showcases a rare and diverse collection of documents and artifacts depicting life and work along the river from the early flatboats & keelboats to the rise and fall of the Steamboat era.  Map…

We are an all-volunteer living history museum and our purpose is to understand and interpret the lives and material culture of the early French-Swiss inhabitants. We pay special attention to early trades, domestic arts, early…

Paul Ogle Park Campground is located in Vevay on the Ohio River in the beautiful rolling hills of SE Indiana and is part of the Ohio River Recreational Trail. Camping right in the heart of…

Home of the Switzerland County Tourism office, this property dates back to the early 1800s. The first deed was between John F. Dufour, one of Switzerland County’s original settlers, to James C. Morsell and Wm.…

The picturesque mansion built by James K. and Charlotte Pleasants in 1881 lives on, being restored to all its former glory in historic Vevay, Indiana.  This beautiful riverfront property, formerly known as the Rosemont Inn,…

One of Indiana’s most outstanding examples of the Second Empire style, and the only example in Switzerland County, the Schenck Mansion is individually listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Built by Benjamin Franklin…

The Switzerland County Courthouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.  This Greek Revival style red brick building, built in 1862, is 3 stories tall, has a pedimented tetrastyle portico with Corinthian columns. …

This museum reveals many facets of the county’s past through such displays as Early Swiss Heritage, Veterans Remembered, Childhood Memories, Native Americans, Professions, and Domestic Arts. Among the unique treasures on display is the first…

The Community Art Center of Switzerland County offers a large selection of Art, Artisan Goods, and Literature created by local Artist, Artisans, and Authors within our service area. The Community Art Center of Switzerland County…

The Thiebaud Farmstead offers visitors an educational visit to the 1850s Greek Revival home of Justi and Mary Banta Thiebaud, which has been beautifully restored, and a Mormon haypress that operates during special events. Justi…

Take a drive along the Ohio River as it passes through the Switzerland County and see why the county was recently designated as part of the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Experience. The river…

The picturesque mansion built by James K. and Charlotte Pleasants in 1881 lives on, being restored to all its former glory in historic Vevay, Indiana.  This beautiful riverfront property, formerly known as the Rosemont Inn,…