Switzerland county was formed in 1814 from Dearborn and Jefferson counties. It was named for the early settlers of the area who immigrated from Switzerland. Population in 2020 was9,377. Vevay is the county seat.
Switzerland County
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Switzerland county
Historical Overview
Switzerland County Information
Townships
Cotton, Craig, Jefferson, Pleasant, Posey, York
Towns
Vevay, Patriot, East Enterprise, Florence
Surrounding Counties
Ohio, Jefferson, Ripley in Indiana, Boone, Gallatin, Carroll in Kentuckky
Switzerland County Genealogist
County genealogists are invaluable resources for anyone seeking to delve into the past. They can answer general questions about the county, providing insights into its history, culture, and communities. Need to know where specific records are held or where to find them? County genealogists are experts at pointing you in the right direction. They’ll also inform you about what records exist and, just as importantly, which records do not exist, saving you valuable research time.
County genealogists can recommend search avenues and tools tailored to your specific needs, ensuring you’re on the right track to uncovering your family’s history. Please note that while they are fantastic information resources, they are not typically able to conduct genealogy research for you. Instead, they empower you with the knowledge and tools you need to embark on your own genealogical journey.
County Genealogist
Learn more about becoming the county genealogist for Switzerland
Switzerland County Research
Switzerland County Historical Society
208 E Market St
Vevay, IN 47043
812-427-3560
www.switzcomuseums.org
208 E Market St
Vevay, IN 47043
812-427-3560
www.switzcomuseums.org
Switzerland Public Library
205 Ferry St
Vevay, IN 47043
812-427-3363
scpl.us
205 Ferry St
Vevay, IN 47043
812-427-3363
scpl.us
Switzerland County Historical Society
208 E Market St
Vevay, IN 47043
812-427-3560
www.switzcomuseums.org
208 E Market St
Vevay, IN 47043
812-427-3560
www.switzcomuseums.org
Switzerland County Health Department
P. O. Box 14
1190 West Main Street, Suite 300
Vevay, IN 47043
Phone: 812-427-3220
Website: https://www.switzerland-county.com/health.html
Death – online at Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org
P. O. Box 14
1190 West Main Street, Suite 300
Vevay, IN 47043
Phone: 812-427-3220
Website: https://www.switzerland-county.com/health.html
Death – online at Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org
Switzerland County Courthouse
212 West Main Street
Vevay, IN 47043
Phone: 812-427-3175
Website: https://www.switzerland-county.com/
Marriages – online at Ancestry.com, FamilySearch.org, and Findmypast.com, and MyHeritage.com
212 West Main Street
Vevay, IN 47043
Phone: 812-427-3175
Website: https://www.switzerland-county.com/
Marriages – online at Ancestry.com, FamilySearch.org, and Findmypast.com, and MyHeritage.com
Switzerland County Families
Lewis Gould Adkinson
Lewis Gould Adkinsonbirth: 8 September 1839 in Cotton Township, Switzerland County, Indiana to...
Oliver William Bradford
Oliver William Bradford birth: 20 Sep 1831 in Patriot, Switzerland Co., IN, to Orin R. and Roxanna...
Alvin Porter Cole
Alvin Porter Cole birth: 4 Feb 1894, Dearborn County, Indiana to Joel DeVane Cole and Lucy Ann...
Asbury Wilkinson
Asbury Wilkinson b. 16 January 1818, Leipsic Township, Kent County, Delaware, to Parismus and...
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