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Switzerland County
Organized in 1814
Named for the country of Switzerland
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 brother George, were born here. Vevay, the county seat, was named for the Swiss city from which the early settlers immigrated. |