Vevay, Indiana
County Switzerland
Township Jefferson
Area
Total – 1.5 sq mi (4.0 km2)
Land – 1.5 sq mi (3.8 km2)
Water – 0.1 sq mi (0.1 km2)
Elevation 482 ft (147 m)
Population (2000)
Total – 1,735
Density – 1,171.3/sq mi (452.2/km2)
Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
ZIP code 47043
Area code(s) 812
Swiss immigrants founded the town of Vevay in 1802, naming it after the Swiss city of Vevey.from which they were native. Switzerland County was established in 1814 and Vevay was designated the county seat.
The first settlers consisted of a man named John James Dufour who migrated to the United States in 1796. He settled in Kentucky and tried his hand at making wine. The venture failed and he searched for a better spot. He found one in the then Indiana Territory on the north side of the Ohio River. He obtained a tract of land from Congress and planted grapes near the current site of Vevay. The first wine was produced in 1806 or 1807. It was served to President Jefferson in the White House. Mr. Dufour’s was the first successful commercial winery in the United States.
This heritage is celebrated each year during the last weekend in August with the Swiss Wine Festival.
Vevay Indiana is located on the banks of the Ohio River. Indiana State Road 56 crosses the city on an north/south axis, connecting Vevay with Rising Sun to the northeast and Madison to the west. Indiana State Road 129 creates a link with Versailles to the north and and Indiana State Road 156 hugs the Ohio River from Patriot to Rising Sun.
Splinter Ridge Fish and Wildlife Area
Jennings Park – Ohio River Park
Antiques and Treasures Of Switzerland County
Life on the Ohio River Historical Museum
Switzerland County Historical Museum
Farmers Market in Vevay Indiana
You may visit the attractions of Vevay Indiana at this link.
