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Quercus Grove Review School – 1892

Quercus Grove Review School [Switzerland County, Indiana] students appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 2 Jun 1892 – Page 8, Column 1

Jas. L. Davis, Harvey Walker, Omer Williamson, Walter Wilson, John Scott, Albert Douglas, Clyde Baker, Lizzie North, Lottie Douglas, Dede North, all students of the Quercus Grove Review School, were in Vevay last Saturday.

Quercus Grove School Roll of Honor – Dec 1880

Quercus Grove [Switzerland County, Indiana] School report appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 20 Jan 1881 – Page 1, Column 6

Roll of Honor of Quercus Grove school for the month ending December 24, 1880:

  • Sixth Grade—Jefferson Heizer, Ellie Keeney
  • Fifth Grade—Amelia Duplan, Louisa Barkhan
  • Fourth Grade—Abbie Douglas, Sylvia Duplan
  • Third Grade—Clyde Baker, Frank Cook
  • Second Grade—Mary Kopp, Wilber Heizer
  • First Grade—Willie Young, Gustia Barkhan

LINNIE TURNER, Teacher.

Florence and Quercus Grove Turnpike Subscribers – Aug 1867

The following article about Switzerland County, Indiana appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 15 Aug 1867 – Page 2, Column 2

Florence and Quercus Grove Turnpike

Editor Reveille:–As you seem to take an interest in the building of Turnpike roads, and have published a list of the stockholders of the Vevay and Moorefield Turnpike, I send you a list of the subscribers to the Florence and Quercus Grove Turnpike, that you may have an “inkling” of what we are doing in that line in this part of the county:

[See paper for amounts subscribed.]

  • R. A Harris
  • L. Bledsoe
  • S. Beymer
  • Wm. J. Keeny
  • E. B. Platt
  • Dr. C. T. McKibben
  • G. E. Danbenheyer
  • Wm. Land
  • Col. Robert Klein
  • J. A. Cunningham
  • George Paull
  • J. F. McCreary
  • Wm. G. Krutz
  • Charles Moore
  • L. F. Edrington
  • Ferd Luck
  • W. C. Robinson
  • C. H. Albro
  • John Stewart
  • Dr. F. M. Cheever
  • Wm. Stewart
  • J. E. Bonnell
  • Thos. H. Sutton
  • John Platt
  • Jesse Barker
  • Ira Fish
  • H. J. Dibble
  • Wm. Lampton
  • W. W. Cochran
  • Salem Pocock
  • Henry Wallick
  • Edwin Marshall
  • W. D. Holliday
  • Dorwin Marshall
  • Green Bundron
  • Hannah L. Phillips
  • John Mullen
  • Jefferson Hiser
  • Charles Fischer
  • W. H. Cunningham
  • John P. Stewart
  • Nathaniel Fisk

Switzerland County – 1866 Indiana Gazetteer and Shippers’ Guide

Switzerland County, Indiana entries from:
Cowen, M.V. B., compiler. The Indiana State Gazetteer and Shippers’ Guide for 1866-7. Lafayette, Indiana : Rosser, Spring & Cowen, 1866.
Digital Copy at HathiTrust

Allensville, Switzerland county, 10 miles north-east of Vevay, and 14 miles from Dillsborough, on the Ohio & Mississippi railroad. Ship to Vevay or Rising Sun on the Ohio river. Population 125.

Bennington, Switzerland county, 10 miles north-west of Vevay the county seat. Population 125. Ship to Vevay on the Ohio river.

Center Square, Switzerland county, 8 miles from Vevay the county seat.

Craig, Switzerland county, a village in that county.

Enterprise, Switzerland county, Ship to Vevay.

Fairview, Switzerland county, 10 miles north of Vevay. Post Office Sugar Branch.

Florence, Switzerland county, on the Ohio river 8 miles east of Vevay the county seat. Population 400.

Grant’s Creek, Switzerland county, north-east of Vevay.

Jackson, Switzerland county. Ship to Vevay, on the Ohio river.

Jacksonville, Switzerland county. Ship to Vevay, 7 miles distant, on the Ohio river.

Log Lick, Switzerland county, a small place in that county.

Moorefield, Switzerland county. Ship to Vevay, 8 miles distant, on the Ohio river. Population 150.

Mount Sterling, Switzerland county. Ship to Vevay, 3 ½ miles distant, on the Ohio river. Population 300.

New York, Switzerland county, on the Ohio river, 1 mile below Warsaw, Kentucky. Post Office Florence.

Patriot, Switzerland county, on the Ohio river, 17 miles above Vevay, the county seat. Population 600.

Pleasant, Switzerland county, a Post Office of that county.

Quercus Grove, Switzerland county, a Post office of that county.

Sugar Branch, Switzerland county, 10 miles north of Vevay. This is the Post Office for Fairview.

Vevay, capital of Switzerland county, on the Ohio river, an equal distance from Cincinnati & Louisville. Population 1,600. Express Company, American.

Vevay, Switzerland County.

Attorneys at Law.

  • F. & W. H. Adkinson, also C. A.,
  • W. R. Johnson, also C. A.,
  • Carter & Titus, also C. A.,
  • John Dumont,
  • James A. Works.

Architect and Builder.

  • George W. Kyle.

Agricultural Implements.

  • R. F. Grisard & Brother.

Bank.

  • First National Bank of Vevay, Capital $100,000, U. P. Schenck, President, William Hall, Cashier.

Barber.

  • John Hollar.

Baker and Confectioner.

  • Joseph Jockell.

Blacksmiths.

  • Rutherford & Rodgers.
  • Armstrong & Fugett.

Billiard Saloon.

  • W. H. Ruggles.

Boots and Shoes.

  • C. Theibaud & Son,
  • J. Thompson,
  • B. F. Smith.

Bottled Ale.

  • Daniel Plew.

Cabinet Makers.

  • Vevay Furniture Company, B. Bunganer, Agent.

Cigars and Tobacco.

  • H. Schewe.

Clothiers and Merchant Tailors.

  • Julius Black,
  • Joseph Kauffman,
  • William Price,
  • J. W. Gray,
  • L. & E. Weil.

Coal Dealers.

  • S. B. Miller & Co.,
  • Rutherford & Peters.

Carriage Manufacturers.

  • G. P. Tinker, also Painter.

Carpenters and Builders.

  • Gravener & LeClerc.
  • Johnathan Roberts.

Druggists.

  • J. L. Theibaud,
  • J. L. Theibaud & Co.,
  • Isaac Stevens.

Dentist.

  • E. R. Mullett.

Express Company.

  • American Express Company, H. Charlton, Agent.

Flouring Mill.

  • S. B. Miller & Co.

General Stores.

  • U. P. Schenck & Sons,
  • Harvey Schroder,
  • Hathaway & Co.,
  • George Paull,
  • John F. Doon,
  • R. F. Grisard & Brother,
  • Harwood & Son,
  • L. & C. Weil,
  • Shaw & Rous,
  • William B. Owens,
  • M. Madary,
  • James K. Pleasants & Co.,
  • Theibaud & Courvoisier,
  • Hall & Lewis.

Groceries and Produce.

  • Daniel Cole,
  • John G. Cotton, also Liquors,
  • R. Anderson,
  • Henry Todd,
  • Clarkson & Dufour, also Bakers,
  • O. S. Waldo,
  • F. J. Waldo,
  • J. W. Keith.

Hay Dealers.

  • U. P. Schenck & Sons,
  • James K. Pleasants & Co.

Hotel.

  • LeClerc House, Mrs. Julia LeClerc.

Insurance Agents.

  • W. H. Adkinson,
  • Carter & Titus.

Jewelers, Watch and Clock Dealers.

  • W. W. Ruggles, also Artist,
  • F. A. Boerner & Brother.

Livery Stables.

  • J. R. S. Smith,
  • William Peters.

Milliners.

  • Mrs. Tardy & Detraz,
  • Miss Jane E. Kincaid, also Dress Maker.

Marble Workers.

  • Melcher & McKimens.

Newspaper.

  • The Reveille, W. J. Baird, Proprietor.

Painter and Grainer.

  • H. Weales.

Physicians.

  • T. M. Danglade,
  • J. W. Thompson,
  • E. S. Gale.

Produce Dealers.

  • H. Charlton & Co.

Printing Ink.

  • Schneck & Henry.

Saddles and Harness.

  • Kesler & Son,
  • William Faulkner.

Stoves and Tinware.

  • Dumont & Duprez,
  • C. Goldenberg & Son.

Saloons and Restaurants.

  • George Kyle,
  • Peter McMakin,
  • Mansfield & Plew.

Wagon Makers.

  • Samuel Shuff,
  • W. G. Shaw.

Woolen Factory.

  • Lindensmith & Co.

Switzerland County – 1916 Indiana Gazetteer and Business Directory

Switzerland County, Indiana entries from:
Indiana State Gazetteer and Business Directory 1916-7. Indianapolis : R. L. Polk & Co, 1895.
See also:
Entries from Vevay, Switzerland County, Indiana

SWITZERLAND COUNTY—Vevay, the county seat. Judge Circuit Court, F. M. Griffith; Prosecuting Attorney, Wallace Cotton; Clerk Circuit Court, J. P. Curry; Auditor, J. W. Smith; Treasurer, J. L. Cunningham; Recorder, O. P. Courtney; Sheriff, J. C. Heady; Coroner, W. M. Hall; Surveyor, W. H. Morrison.

AARON
Settled in 1875, is located in Pleasant township, Switzerland county, 13 miles northwest of Vevay, the county seat, shipping and banking point. Rural free delivery from Bennington. Exp., Adams.

  • Hoffmeyer G L, genl store.

ALLENSVILLE
Population, 50. A village in Cotton township, Switzerland county, 11 miles north of Vevay, the county seat, shipping point and from which there is rural free delivery. East Enterprise 2 miles distant, is the banking town.

  • Bovard Berne, genl store.
  • Downey J S & Son, pianos.

AVONBURG.
A village in Switzerland county, 12 miles from Vevay, the county seat. Cross Plains is the banking point. Rural free delivery from Madison.

  • Clements J M, undertaker.
  • Morrison Edward, wagonmkr.

BENNINGTON.
Population, 100. Settled in 1825. In Pleasant township, Switzerland county, 10 miles north of Vevay, the county seat. Cross plains 7 miles distant, is the banking town. Osgood and Vevay are the shipping points. Laura Hooton, postmaster.

  • Banta Fred, hotel and apiarist.
  • Griswold H, wagonmkr.
  • Hayes Roy, general store.
  • HOOTON LAURA, Physician and Surgeon and Postmaster.
  • Miles C S, meats.
  • Rochat J B, produce and live stock.
  • Sample H W, general store.

CENTER SQUARE
Population, 65. A village in Jefferson township, Switzerland county, 8 miles from Vevay, the county seat, banking point and shipping station, and from which there is rural free delivery service. Exp., Adams. Tel W. U.

  • Barker J H, general store.

CRAIG
Population, 50. A village on the Ohio river in Craig township, Switzerland county, 6 miles from Vevay, the county seat and shipping station and from whence there is rural free delivery.

  • Clements Roy, wagonmkr.
  • Shaw E W, genl store.

EAST ENTERPRISE
Population, 200. A village in Cotton township, Switzerland county, 12 miles north of Vevay, the county seat. Aurora is the nearest shipping station to which there is daily stage service. Has a bank. W. M. Hall, postmaster.

  • Bank of East Enterprise (capital $12,000), W P Truitt pres, H D Stow cashr.
  • Barker Wm S, meats.
  • Buchanan Henry, genl store.
  • Farmers Mutual Telephone Co.
  • HALL W M, Physician and Postmaster.
  • Heath E W, grocer.
  • Houze Jordan R, genl store.
  • Lockwood S D Mrs, milliner.
  • Stow H D, cashr Bank of East Enterprise.
  • Truitt Wm P & Son, flour and saw mill.

FAIRVIEW
Population, 50. In Cotton township, Switzerland county, 10 miles north of Vevay, the country seat, usual banking and shipping point. C. B. Seymour, postmaster.

  • Bailey Howard, wagonmaker.
  • Gibbs Mary E Mrs, genl store.
  • Lee W H, saw mill.
  • Long F M, wagonmaker.
  • Miles Nettie, milliner.
  • Seymour C B, postmaster.
  • SEYMOUR & CLARK, General Store.

FLORENCE
Population, 350. In York township, Switzerland county, 8 ½ miles s. w. of Vevay, the county seat, and 30 from Madison, the nearest shipping point. Has a bank. E. L. Rosenberger, postmaster.

  • Duplan A L, genl store.
  • Florence Deposit Bank (Capital, $25,000), W H Scott pres, B S Landran cashr.
  • Krutz W F, general store.
  • Landram B S, cashr Florence Deposit Bank.
  • Langsdale J M W, general store.
  • Marshall Laura, hotel.
  • Marshall H K, grocer and confr.
  • Mason Wm, soft drinks.
  • Ohio River Telephone Co.
  • Peak & Scott, milliners.
  • ROSENBERGER E L, Cigars and Tobacco and Postmaster.

LAMB.
Population, 30. On the Ohio river, in Switzerland county, 8 miles from Vevay, its banking and shipping point, whence mail is supplied by rural delivery.

  • Ash L, genl store.
  • Banta J B, genl store.

MARKLAND.
Population, 150. On the Ohio river, in York township, Switzerland county, 5 miles east of Vevay, the county seat and usual banking point. Emma H. Snyder, postmaster.

  • Benedict S L, printer.
  • Benedict W A, sawmill.
  • Benedict W C & S L, genl store.
  • Benefield & Moose, grocers and confrs.
  • Chittenden J W, genl store.
  • Culbertson Wm H, carriages.
  • Ethridge T B Jr, grocer.
  • Ford Thomas N, broom mnfr.
  • Markland Canning Co.
  • O’Neal Arlington, flour mill.
  • SNYDER EMMA H, Dressmaker and Postmaster.

MOOREFIELD.
Population, 96. In Pleasant township, Switzerland county, 8 miles northwest of Vevay, the county seat, banking and shipping point. E. E. Jones, postmaster.

  • Copeland G W, physician.
  • Culbertson C D, wagonmaker.
  • Culver & Riley, general store.
  • Gray M H, hotel.
  • Gray M M & Co, general store.
  • JONES ERVIN E, General Store, Real Estate and Postmaster.
  • Moorefield Saw Mill, A W Dennist mngr.
  • Rutherford Earl, confectioner.

MOUNT STERLING.
Population, 100. In Switzerland county, 3 ½ miles from Vevay, its banking and shipping point, whence mail is supplied by rural delivery.

  • Armstrong, George, general store.
  • Hutchings F, general store.

PATRIOT.
Population, 350. On the Ohio river, in Posey township, Switzerland county, 18 miles from Vevay, the county seat. Has Baptist and Methodist churches and a bank. Ship by water. Robert M. Goff, postmaster.

  • Bodey Charles, lumber and coal.
  • Brown J E & Sons, groceries and meats.
  • Couch Bert, tinner.
  • Couch & Broadwell, hardware and roofers.
  • DeHart C B, hotel.
  • Emerson Bros, restaurant and confectioners.
  • Farmers Mutual Telephone Co.
  • Gockel Wm & Son, general store.
  • Goff Robert M, postmaster.
  • Green Harry D, garage.
  • Hume C J, tobacco buyer.
  • Humphrey Wm S, undertaker.
  • Johnson J W, cashier Patriot Deposit Bank.
  • Lyons Charles D, real estate.
  • McHuron S V, general store.
  • Mottier Ed, fruit grower and vineyard.
  • North A L, automobiles.
  • OLCOTT O W, Druggist.
  • Patriot Deposit Bank (capital $25,000), H J Harris president, J W Johnson cashier.
  • Platt George, wagonmaker.
  • Rea Wm, coal, produce and towing.
  • Schroder Produce Co.
  • Scudder Daniel T, veterinary surgeon.
  • Scudder Leonard, hardware and farm implements.
  • Scarcy Ben H, physician.
  • Sechrist J T, lawyer.
  • Vandaren Grace, milliner.
  • Wichman Julia Mrs, s. s. agent.

PLEASANT.
Population 25. In Pleasant township, Switzerland county, 14 miles north of Vevay, the county seat and shipping point, and 6 miles from Cross Plains, its banking point. Mrs. Hannah Oatman, postmaster.

  • OATMAN HANNAH MRS, General Store.
  • Shaffer Levi, woodworker.

QUERCUS GROVE.
Population, 50. Switzerland county, 16 miles n. e. of Vevay, the county seat. R. D. from Rising Sun.

  • Rochat H, general store.

Switzerland County – 1884 Indiana Gazetteer and Business Directory

Switzerland County, Indiana entries from:
Indiana State Gazetteer and Business Directory 1884-85. Indianapolis : R. L. Polk & Co., 1884.
Digital Copy at Internet Archive
See also:
Entries from Vevay, Switzerland County, Indiana

SWITZERLAND CO.—Vevay the county seat. Clerk, Robert T. F. Abbott. Sheriff, William S. Tower. Treasurer, William C. Robinson. Auditor, Philip C. Holland. Recorder, James P. Oren. Coroner, Flavius J. Hollcroft. Surveyor, David N. Hayden.

AARON. Settled in 1870; is located in Pleasant township, Switzerland county, 12 miles northwest of Vevay, the county seat and shipping point. The village contains 60 inhabitants, a Methodist church and one saw mill. C G Adams, postmaster.

  • Adams C G, General Store.
  • Adams A C Jr, harnessmkr.
  • Buchanan H H, cabinetmkr.
  • Johnson Abraham, carpenter.
  • Johnson S R, saw mill.
  • Miles Jeffrey, blacksmith.
  • Smith G W, carpenter.
  • Smith I M & Son, Saw and Corn Mill.
  • Thieband C O, express agt.

ALLENSVILLE. This hamlet of 50 population is located in Cotton township, Switzerland county, 11 miles north of Vevay, the county seat, banking town and place of shipment. Aaron B Vannatter, postmaster.

  • Moore John, grocer.
  • Vanarsdal John, physician.
  • Vanarsdal J W & C L, physicians.
  • Vannatter Aaron B, General Store.

BENNINGTON. Contains 100 inhabitants, in Pleasant township, Switzerland county, 10 miles northwest of Vevay, the county seat, shipping depot and location of nearest bank. The village supports Methodist and United Brethren churches and 1 flour mill. J P Marsh, postmaster.

  • Ford H, general store.
  • McGregor J B, general store.
  • Marsh H H, constable.
  • Marsh J P, live stock.
  • Neal John, wagonmkr.
  • Neal John C L, justice of the peace.
  • Newkirk C M, blacksmith.
  • Pearce Joseph M, justice.
  • Shoddy A, blacksmith.
  • Simpson R G & Dalglish, physicians.
  • Smith John H, flour mill.
  • Smith J V W, tinner.
  • Voris N, wagonmkr.

CENTRE SQUARE. Is a location of 170 persons, in Jefferson township, Switzerland county, 8 miles north of Vevay, the county seat, shipping point and banking town. Has Baptist, Christian and Universalist churches. J S Shadday, postmaster.

  • Belden B & Bro, flour mill.
  • Gleason B N, blacksmith.
  • Hall Edward A, carpenter.
  • Hunter A G, harnessmkr.
  • Jackson J M, wagonmkr.
  • Kirkpatrick J C, apiarian.
  • Shadday J S, General Store.

CRAIG. Known also as Braytown, is located on the Ohio river, in Craig township, Switzerland county, 6 miles west of Vevay, the county seat, banking town and usual place of shipment. James Shaw, postmaster and general store.

  • Anderson J V, grain and tobacco.
  • Banta Ira, justice.
  • Bray D W, shoemkr.
  • Bray John A, shoemkr.
  • David David, blacksmith.
  • Haskell T J, blacksmith.
  • Weaver W H, wagonmkr.

EAST ENTERPRISE. Established in 1850, is the location of 150 persons, in Cotton township, Switzerland county, 12 miles northeast of Vevay, the county seat and banking town. Markland, a landing on the Ohio river, 7 miles south, is the place of shipment. Daily stage to Rising Sun and Vevay; fare to either place, 50 cents. R G Simpson, postmaster.

  • Heath Daniel, basketmkr.
  • Hide S B, live stock.
  • Littlefield Harvey, justice of the peace.
  • Lockwood S D, shoemkr.
  • McCrary T F, grain.
  • McGuffin Wm, cooper.
  • Phillips Dennis, carpenter.
  • Richmond E S, jeweler.
  • Sedam Michael, blacksmith and undertaker.
  • Seymour E G Rev (Bapist).
  • Simpson G F, general store.
  • Simpson James, blacksmith.
  • Simpson J F, hotel and livery.
  • Washer & Duning, saw and flour mill.

FLORENCE. A village and landing on the Ohio river, containing 300 inhabitants, with a location in York township, Switzerland county, 9 miles east of Vevay, the county seat; Warsaw, Ky, on opposite side of river, is the location of nearest bank. Its shipments are hay, wheat, potatoes and onions. Churches, Methodist and Christian. J M W Langsdale, postmaster.

  • Baldwin S D, barber.
  • Barke Henry, carpet weaver.
  • Barkhan H, shoemkr.
  • Bittel Henry, basketmkr.
  • Buscher Henry, cooper.
  • Cunningham O D, dry goods.
  • Duplan M, blacksmith and justice.
  • Kelso G, carpenter.
  • Land George, grocer.
  • Langsdale J M W, druggist and physician.
  • Lock F, meat market.
  • Moore Eugene, saloon.
  • Scott George, saloon.

LAMB. Is a landing on the Ohio river, in Craig township, Switzerland county, 8 miles below Vevay, the county seat and banking town. No village. Wm H Lamb, postmaster.

LONG RUN. Is a small hamlet, located in Craig township, Switzerland county, 3 miles west of Vevay, the county seat, banking town and shipping point. Population 50. Wm. Tait, postmaster.

  • Siebenthal A J, saw mill.
  • Siebenthal F J, Flour Mill.
  • Tait Wm, blacksmith.
  • Thiebaud F L, saw and shingle mill.

MARKLAND. In York township, Switzerland county, located on the Ohio river, 5 miles above Vevay, the county seat and nearest banking point, contains a population of 225. Ex, Adams. W G Kincaid, postmaster.

  • Beard & Co, leaf tobacco.
  • Benedict Americus, general store.
  • Benedict A, saw and planing mill.
  • Benedict Samuel L, printer.
  • Benedict & Foster, leaf tobacco.
  • Brown & Vanbrigle, hotel.
  • Burk Harry, shoemkr.
  • Clark & Beard, general store.
  • Clendening J, wagonmkr.
  • Franklin Revy, cooper.
  • Griffin G W, druggist.
  • Hewett G W, physician and druggist.
  • Hewett Henry, cooper.
  • Johnson J S, carpenter.
  • Kincend W G, Blacksmith.
  • McClanahan Joseph, cooper.
  • Marsh John D, carpenter.
  • North B H, general store.
  • O’Neal J J, flour mill.
  • Robinson & Bledsoe, general store.
  • Tuarkland Charles, produce.

MOOREFIELD. Situated in Switzerland county, 8 miles northwest of Vevay, the county seat, bank location and shipping point, contains a population of 150. Miss Orinda M Ricketts, postmaster.

  • Culbertson Scott, physician.
  • Culbertson Wm, blacksmith.
  • Finch Charles, meat market.
  • Kunkle Daniel, blacksmith.
  • Ricketts Orinda H, General Store.
  • Riley J M, general store.
  • Van Pelt G W, physician.
  • Worstell M, shoemkr.

MOUNT STERLING. Population 168. Situated in Jefferson township, Switzerland county, 3 ½ miles north of Vevay, the county seat, banking town and shipping point. Contains 2 churches and graded school. Stage communication, in summer, with Rising Sun and Versailles; fare, $1 to each. Benjamin Cole, postmaster.

  • Banta J H, apiarist.
  • Banta M H, brick mason.
  • Clark Paul, justice of the peace.
  • Cole Benjamin, General Store.
  • Cole James, live stock.
  • Cotton Ralph, shoemkr.
  • Cotton Thomas, stone mason.
  • Craig G, carpenter.
  • Gleason W W Rev (Baptist).
  • Griffee J N, physician.
  • Hadon Dr, physician.
  • Shanan James, wagonmkr.
  • Waldon N I, blacksmith.
  • Webb Jacob C, mason.

PATRIOT.

With a population of 500, is an enterprising village on the Ohio river, in Posey township, Switzerland county, 20 miles northwest of Vevay, the county seat. Daily stage to Rising Sun, the bank location; fare, 50 cents. Flour, tobacco and wood are exported. Alfred Moredock, postmaster.

  • Abbott J W, grocer.
  • Addis Benjamin, hotel.
  • Bonnell T O, hardware.
  • Bonnell & Moredock, General Store and Hardware.
  • Bruner J, saloon.
  • Charles S A, hotel.
  • Emerson L H, General Store.
  • Firk Samuel, hotel.
  • Gockel Wm, general store.
  • Gurley J G, lawyer.
  • Herrick H B, shoemkr.
  • Howe S & Co, general store.
  • Jamieson R A, physician.
  • Lamkin S, blacksmith.
  • Love J W & Co, general store.
  • Moore Erastic, livery.
  • Nave H, baker.
  • North E E & W F, flour mill.
  • Olcott W A, physician and druggist.
  • Pate W T & Co, distillers.
  • Pfeiffer E, harnessmkr.
  • Platt Ralph, blacksmith.
  • Rice A S, undertaker.
  • Robinson E M, shoemkr.
  • Scranton J S, saloon.
  • Shirey J W, justice of the peace.
  • Taylor J & Son, barbers.
  • Tait & Miller, blacksmiths.
  • Van Houten T M, hotel.
  • Wade S, wagonmkr.
  • Wade S W, justice of the peace.
  • Watts V Mrs, milliner.

PLEASANT. A country postoffice in Pleasant township, Switzerland county, 13 miles northeast of Vevay, the nearest banking town, seat of justice, and shipping point. Population 25. Adams Ex at Vevay. J A Spencer, postmaster.

  • Bailey Joseph, dentist.
  • Briggs Richard, meat market.
  • Crawford John, blacksmith.
  • Carnine Dennis, carpenter.
  • Crawford John, flour mill.
  • Frances Calvin, blacksmith.
  • Fry O D, blacksmith.
  • Hewitt James, cooper.
  • Horton John, blacksmith.
  • Mathias Nathan, saw mill.
  • Morton H, blacksmith.
  • Smith J H, flour mill.
  • Spencer J A, General Store.
  • Spencer Simpson, saw mill.
  • Stewart James, dentist.

QUERCUS GROVE. A village of 42 inhabitants in Posey township, Switzerland county, 16 miles northeast of Vevay, the county seat. Patriot, on the Ohio river, 6 miles northeast is the shipping point. The nearest bank is located at Rising Sun. Stage route to North’s Landing, Rising Sun and Patriot. L B Keeney, postmaster.

  • Cheever E M, physician.
  • Keeney M G, civil engineer.
  • Lampton Wm, cooper.
  • Long J M, justice and blacksmith.
  • Loshetter P R, lawyer.
  • Platt Wm, blacksmith.
  • Ricketts J C, general store.
  • Riley John, wagonmkr.
  • Walker Wm, lawyer.

SUGAR BRANCH. Known also as Fairview, a village in Cotton township, Switzerland county, 10 miles southeast of Vevay, the shipping point, county seat and bank location. Population 41. Sylvester R Heath, postmaster.

  • Elfer John, physician.
  • Gaither J H, carpenter and shoemkr.
  • Gaither Minnie Mrs, milliner.
  • Gibbs James H, general store.
  • Heath Sylvester R, General Store.
  • Lee David B, saw mill.
  • Likely Henry, harnessmkr.
  • Long F M, hotel and blacksmith.
  • Tinker S R, wagonmkr.

VINEYARD. A country postoffice, in Craig township, Switzerland county, established for the convenience of farmers, located 7 miles west of Vevay, the county seat, shipping and banking point. Hay, apples and potatoes are shipped. John D Banta, postmaster.

  • Banta John D, Farmer.
  • Claghorn James, lawyer.
  • Robarts Harod, general store.
  • Sibenthal F J, flour mill.

Switzerland County – 1882 Indiana Gazetteer and Business Directory

Switzerland County, Indiana entries from:
Polk’s Indiana State Gazetteer and Business Directory 1882-83. Indianapolis : R. L. Polk & Co., 1882.
Digital Copy at Internet Archive

See also:
Entries from Vevay, Switzerland County, Indiana

SWITZERLAND CO.—Vevay the county seat. Clerk, Robert T. F. Abott. Sheriff, Wm. S. Tower. Treasurer, Wm. C. Robinson. Auditor, John Gill. Recorder, James P. Orem. Coroner, Flavius Josephus Holdcraft. Surveyor, Elwood Mead.

AARON. Settled in 1870; is located in Pleasant township, Switzerland county, 12 miles northwest of Vevay, the county seat and shipping point. The village contains 55 inhabitants, a Methodist church and one saw mill. C. G. Adams, postmaster.

  • Adams C G, General Store.
  • Buchanan H H, cabinetmkr.
  • Johnson Abraham, carpenter.
  • Johnson S R, saw mill.
  • McHenry J B, blacksmith.
  • Smith G W, carpenter.
  • Smith I M & Son, Saw and Corn Mill.
  • Theibaud C O, Ex agent.

ALLENSVILLE. This hamlet of 75 population is located in Cotton township, Switzerland county, 11 miles north of Vevay, the county seat. Markland, a landing on the Ohio river 7 miles south, is the place of shipment. Hay is the principal shipment. Frank Livings, postmaster.

  • Livings Frank, General Store.
  • Moore John, grocer.
  • Vanarsdal John, physician.
  • Vanarsdal J W & C L, physician.
  • Vanatta A B, shoemkr.

BENNINGTON. Contains 100 inhabitants, in Pleasant township, Switzerland county, 10 miles northwest of Vevay, the county seat, shipping depot and location of nearest bank. The village supports Methodist and United Brethren churches and one flour mill. J. P. Marsh, postmaster.

  • Belden J J, flour mill.
  • Holland P C, physician.
  • McGregor J B, general store.
  • Marsh H H, constable.
  • Marsh J P, General Store.
  • Neal John, wagonmaker.
  • Neal John C L, justice of the peace.
  • Newkirk C M, blacksmith.
  • Shoddy A, blacksmith.
  • Smith J V W, tinner.
  • Voris N, wagonmaker.
  • Wainscott Millard F, General Store.

BRAYTON. Switzerland county (See Craig.)

CENTRE SQUARE. Is the location of 100 persons, in Jefferson township, Switzerland county, 8 miles north of Vevay, the county seat, shipping point and banking town. Has Baptist, Christian and Universalist churches. J. S. Shadday, postmaster.

  • Gleason B N, blacksmith.
  • Hall Edward A, carpenter.
  • Hunter A G, harnessmaker.
  • Jackson J M, wagonmaker.
  • Kirkpatrick J C, apairian.
  • Schoonover F, miller.
  • Shadday J S, General Store.
  • Sibenthal J A, flour mill.

CRAIG. Known also as Braytown, is located on the Ohio river, in Craig township, Switzerland county, 6 miles west of Vevay the county seat, banking town and usual place of shipment. It is only a rural postoffice, with no village population. James Shaw, postmaster and general store.

EAST ENTERPRISE.  Established in 1850, is the location of 150 persons, in Cotton township, Switzerland county, 12 miles northeast of Vevay, the county seat and banking town. Markland, a landing on the Ohio river, 7 miles south, is the place of shipment. Daily stage to Rising Sun and Vevay; fare to either place, 50 cents. R. G. Simpson, postmaster.

  • Brown A W & Co, General Store.
  • Heath B C, barber.
  • Heath Daniel, basketmaker.
  • Hide S B, live stock.
  • Littlefield Harvey, justice of the peace.
  • Lockwood S D, shoemaker.
  • McCrary T F, grain.
  • McGuflin William, cooper.
  • Phillips Dennis, carpenter.
  • Richmond E S, jeweler.
  • Sedam Michael, blacksmith.
  • Seymour E G Rev, (Baptist).
  • Simpson James, blacksmith.
  • Simpson J F, hotel and livery.
  • Simpson R G, Physician.
  • Simpson & Clement, general store.
  • Washer & Duning, saw and flour mill.

FLORENCE. A village and landing on the Ohio river, containing 250 inhabitants, with a location in York township, Switzerland county, 9 miles east of Vevay, the county seat; Warsaw, Ky., on opposite side of river is the location of nearest bank. Its shipments are hay, wheat, potatoes and onions. Churches, Methodist and Christian. Lemuel Bledsoe, postmaster.

  • Baldwin S D, barber.
  • Barkham H, shoemaker.
  • Bledsoe & Beymer, General Store.
  • Buscher Henry, cooper.
  • Cunningham O D, dry goods.
  • Dunn A H, wagonmaker.
  • Duplan M, blacksmith.
  • Hile John H Rev, (Christian).
  • Kelso G, carpenter and justice.
  • Krutz J P, saloon.
  • Land George, grocer.
  • Langsdale J M W, druggist and physician.
  • Luck F, meat market.
  • Muellen John Rev, (Methodist).
  • Platt E B, blacksmith.
  • Schumpf & Told, General Store.
  • Young William A, undertaker.

LONG RUN. Is a small hamlet, located in Craig township, Switzerland county, 3 miles west of Vevay, the county seat, banking town and shipping point. Population, 10. F. J. Siebenthal, postmaster.

  • Siebenthal F J & A J, Flour Mill.
  • Tait William, blacksmith.
  • Theibaud F L, saw and shingle mill.

MARKLAND. In York township, Switzerland county, located on the Ohio river, 5 miles above Vevay, the county seat and nearest banking point, contains a population of 225. Ex., Adams. George Clendening, postmaster.

  • Beard & Co, leaf tobacco.
  • Benedict Americus, general store.
  • Benedict J L, druggist and chemist and propr New Era Medicine Company.
  • Benedict Samuel L, printer.
  • Brown & Vanbrigle, hotel.
  • Burk Harry, shoemaker.
  • Clark Charles, saw and planing mill.
  • Clendening George, Postmaster.
  • Clendening J, wagonmaker.
  • Culbertson William, blacksmith.
  • Dailey W T, saloon.
  • Franklin Revy, cooper.
  • Frazier G, carpenter.
  • Griffin G W, druggist.
  • Hewett G W, physician.
  • Hewett Henry, cooper.
  • Johnson J S, carpenter.
  • Kincend W G, blacksmith.
  • McClanahan Joseph, cooper.
  • Marsh John D, carpenter.
  • O’Neal J J, flour mill.
  • Simpson G A, agt Adams Ex Company.
  • Tuarkland Charles, produce.

MOOREFIELD. Situated in Switzerland county, 8 miles northwest of Vevay, the county seat, bank location and shipping point, contains a population of 150. Miss Orinda M. Ricketts, postmaster.

  • Brown James H, justice of the peace.
  • Culbertson Scott, physician.
  • Culbertson William, blacksmith.
  • Elwyn H M Rev, (Methodist).
  • Finch Charles, meat market.
  • Howe Hattie R, General Store.
  • Kunkle Daniel, blacksmith.
  • Kunkle J R, blacksmith.
  • Ricketts Orinda H, General Store
  • Riley J M, general store.
  • Van Pelt G W, physician.
  • Worstell M, shoemaker.

MOUNT STERLING. Population, 165. Situated in Jefferson township, Switzerland county, 3 ½ miles north of Vevay, the county seat, banking town and shipping point, contains 2 churches and graded school. Stage communication in summer with Rising Sun and Versailles; fare, $1 to each. Benjamin Cole, postmaster.

  • Baker & McKay, flour mill.
  • Banta J H, apiarist.
  • Banta M H, brick mason.
  • Clark Paul, justice of the peace.
  • Clark R E, physician.
  • Cole Benjamin, General Store.
  • Cole James, live stock.
  • Cotton Ralph, shoemaker.
  • Cotton Thomas, stone mason.
  • Craig G, carpenter.
  • Gleason W W Rev, (Baptist).
  • Martin E D, wagonmaker.
  • Shepard H, painter.
  • Waldon N I, blacksmith.
  • Webb Jacob C, mason.

PATRIOT. With a population of 700, is an enterprising village on the Ohio river, in Posey township, Switzerland county, 20 miles northwest of Vevay, the county seat. Daily stage to Rising Sun, the bank location; fare, 50 cents. Flour, tobacco and wood are exported. Alfred Moredock, postmaster.

  • Addis Benjamin, painter.
  • Baxter P, boots and shoes.
  • Bonnell T O, hardware.
  • Bonnell & Moredock, General Store and Hardware.
  • Bruner J, saloon.
  • Charles S A, hotel.
  • Eaton & Yarnal, meat market.
  • Emerson L H, General Store.
  • Firkk Samuel, hotel.
  • Green, Merritt & Butler, grain and live stock.
  • Green William, general store.
  • Gurley J G, lawyer.
  • Herrick H B, shoemaker.
  • Howe S & Co, general store.
  • Howe & McNutt, grocer.
  • Jamieson R A, physician.
  • Love & Boyle, general store.
  • Lowe H, blacksmith.
  • Moore Erastic, livery.
  • North E E & W F, flour mill.
  • North William, General Store.
  • O’Conner Jake, wagonmaker.
  • Olcott W A, physician and druggist.
  • Pate W T & Co, distillers.
  • Platt Ralph, blacksmith.
  • Rice A S, undertaker.
  • Robinson E M, shoemaker.
  • Rutter R R, Physician.
  • Scranton J S, saloon.
  • Shirey J W, justice of the peace.
  • Taylor J & Son, barbers.
  • Tait & Miller, blacksmiths.
  • Van Houten T M, hotel.
  • Wade S, wagonmaker.
  • Wade S W, justice of the peace.
  • Walker & Watts, Lawyers.
  • Watts V Mrs, milliner.

PLEASANT. A country post office in Pleasant township, Switzerland county, 13 miles northeast of Vevay, the nearest banking town, seat of justice and shipping point. Population, 25. Adams Ex. at Vevay. A. V. Morrison, postmaster.

  • Briggs Richard, meat market.
  • Cranford John, blacksmith.
  • Fry O D, blacksmith.
  • Hewitt James, cooper.
  • Horton John, blacksmith.
  • Morrison A V, General Store.
  • Morton H, blacksmith.
  • Reed Alfred, blacksmith.
  • Smith J H, flour mill.
  • Spence Simpson, saw mill.
  • Stewart James, dentist.

QUERCUS GROVE. A village of 45 inhabitants, in Posey towship, Switzerland county, 16 miles northeast of Vevay, the county seat. North’s Landing, on the Ohio river, 5 miles northeast, is the shipping point. The nearest bank is located at Rising Sun. Stage route to North’s Landing, Rising Sun and Patriot. R. W. Galbreth, postmaster.

  • Cheever E M, physician.
  • Galbreath Bros, General Store.
  • Kenny A, painter and plasterer.
  • Lampton William, cooper.
  • Loshetter P R, lawyer.
  • North P W, general store.
  • Platt William, blacksmith.
  • Ricketts J C, general store.
  • Riley John, wagonmaker.

SUGAR BRANCH. Known also as Fairview, a village in Cotton township, Switzerland county, 10 miles southeast of Vevay, the shipping point, county seat and bank locations. Population, 50. Hay, eggs and tobacco are shipped. Sylvester R. Heath, postmaster.

  • Allen J W Rev, (Methodist).
  • Gaither J H, carpenter and shoemaker.
  • Gaither Minnie Mrs, milliner.
  • Gibbs James H, general store.
  • Heath Sylvester R, General Store.
  • Lee David B, saw and flour mill and township trustee.
  • Likely Henry, harnessmaker.
  • Long F M, hotel and blacksmith.
  • Oxley L M & O I, milliners.
  • Tinker S R, wagonmaker.

VINEYARD. A country postoffice in Craig township, Switzerland county, established for the convenience of farmers, located 7 miles west of Vevay, the county seat, shipping and banking point. Hay, apples and potatoes are shipped. John D. Banta, postmaster.

  • Banta John D, Farmer.
  • Claghorn James, lawyer.
  • Robarts Harrd, general store.
  • Sibenthal & Co, flour mill.

Switzerland County – 1880 Indiana Gazetteer and Business Directory

Switzerland County, Indiana entries from:
Indiana State Gazetteer and Business Directory 1880-81. Indianapolis : R. L. Polk & Co., 1880.
Digital Copy at Internet Archive – Part 1 and Part 2
See also:
Entries from Vevay, Switzerland County, Indiana

SWITZERLAND CO.—Vevay the county seat. Clerk, R. T. F. Abbott. Sheriff, John P. White. Treasurer, Eli T. Ogle. Auditor, John Gill. Recorder, James P. Orem. Coroner, William Smith. Surveyor, Samuel Henry.

AARON. Located in Pleasant township, Switzerland county is a village of 40 inhabitants, 12 miles northwest of Vevay, the county seat, and usual shipping point. Bear creek furnishes water power for a saw. The place has a Methodist church and district school. Mail daily. C. G. Adams, postmaster.

  • Adams C G, General Store.
  • Buchanan H H, cabinet maker.
  • Johnson Abraham, carpenter.
  • Johnson S R, saw mill.
  • McHenry J B, blacksmith.
  • Mead W W, Carpenter.
  • Smith J M, saw mill.

ALLENSVILLE. Inhabited by about 75 persons, located in Cotton township, Switzerland county, 10 miles north of Vevay, the county seat and shipping point. Contains district school, Methodist and Presbyterian churches. Wheat, corn and potatoes are marketed. Mail daily. J. W. Hall, postmaster.

  • Hall J W, General Store.
  • Moore John, grocer.
  • Vanatta A B, shoemaker.
  • Vanarsdal John, physician.

BENNINGTON. A hamlet of 100 inhabitants, in Pleasant township, Switzerland county, 10 miles northwest of Vevay, the county seat and the most available shipping point. It contains a steam flour mill, two churches—Methodist and United Brethren—and district school. Mail daily. J. P. Marsh, postmaster.

  • Belden J J, flour mill.
  • Cole James K, lawyer.
  • Holland P C, physician.
  • Johnson C W, harnessmaker.
  • McGregor J B, general store.
  • Marsh H H, constable.
  • Marsh J P, General Store.
  • Neal John, wagonmaker.
  • Neal John C L, justice of the peace.
  • Newkirk C M, blacksmith.
  • Shoddy A, blacksmith.
  • Voris N, wagonmaker.
  • Welch Albert, physician.

BRAYTOWN. Switzerland county (See Craig.)

CENTRE SQUARE. Has 100 inhabitants, three churches—Baptist, Christian and Universalist—and graded school. Is located in Jefferson township, Switzerland county, 8 miles north of Vevay, the county seat. Mail daily. Eaton Cotton, postmaster.

  • Campbell & Mix, saw mill.
  • Cole B & Co, General Store.
  • Cotton Eaton, General Store.
  • Gleason B N, blacksmith.
  • Hall Edward A, carpenter.
  • Jackson J M, wagonmaker.
  • Kirkpatrick J C, apiary.
  • Schoonover F, miller.

CRAIG. Otherwise known as Braytown, is a country postoffice, in Switzerland county, 6 miles west of Vevay, the county seat and shipping point. Daily mail.

  • Shaw James, Postmaster and General Store.

EAST ENTERPRISE. With a population of 150, is a village in Cotton Township, Switzerland County, 12 miles northeast of Vevay, the county seat. Has daily stage route to Vevay, Rising Sun and Aurora. The place contains Methodist church and district school. Daily mail. R. G. Simpson, postmaster.

  • Buchanan Harvey, flour mill.
  • Camel James, harnessmaker.
  • Gilbert W W, general store.
  • Heath B C, barber.
  • Heath Daniel, basketmaker.
  • Hide S B, stock dealer.
  • Littlefield Harvey, justice of the peace.
  • Lockwood S D, shoemaker.
  • McCrary T F, grain.
  • McGuffin Wm, Cooper.
  • Phillips Dennis, carpenter.
  • Sedam A J, blacksmith.
  • Sedam Michael, blacksmith.
  • Seymour E G Rev (Baptist).
  • Simpson James, blacksmith.
  • Simpson J F, hotel.
  • Simpson R G, physician.
  • Simpson R G & Son, General Store.
  • Washer & Duning, saw and flour mill.

FAIRVIEW. Switzerland county (See Sugar Branch.)

FLORENCE. With a population of 250, is located on the Ohio river, in Switzerland county, 9 miles east of Vevay, the county seat. The village has a Methodist church and district schools. Daily mail. Lemuel Bledsoe, postmaster.

  • Bledsoe & Heymer, General Store.
  • Buscher Henry, cooper.
  • Cunningham O D, dry goods.
  • Dunn W D, wagonmaker.
  • Esmann Henry, shoemaker.
  • Kelso G, carpenter and justice.
  • Land George, grocer.
  • Luck F, meat market.
  • Langsdale Bros, druggists.
  • Platt E B, blacksmith.
  • Vaughn J, cattle dealer.

LONG RUN. Is an unimportant post office in Craig township, Switzerland county, 6 miles west of Vevay, the county seat and shipping point. It has no village population. Mail tri-weekly.

  • Sibenthal Jackson, saw mill.
  • Sibenthal Lemuel, flour mill.

MARKLAND. On the Ohio river, in York township, Switzerland county, is located 5 miles above Vevay, the county seat. The village contains 200 inhabitants, a Union church and district school. Grain, hay, straw and potatoes are exported. Express, Adams. Mail daily. Americus Benedict, postmaster.

  • Beard J H & Co, general store.
  • Benedict Americus, General Store.
  • Benedict J L, Druggist and Chemist, and Proprietor New Era Medicine Co.
  • Benedict Samuel L, printer.
  • Burk Harry, shoemaker.
  • Clark Charles, saw and planing mill.
  • Clendenning L, wagonmaker.
  • Clubertson D, blacksmith.
  • Dailey W T, saloon.
  • Franklin Revy, cooper.
  • Frazier G, carpenter.
  • Griffin G W, drugs.
  • Hewett G W, physician.
  • Hewett Henry, cooper.
  • Johnson J S, carpenter.
  • McClanahan Joseph, cooper.
  • Marsh J Mrs, hotel.
  • Marsh John D, carpenter.
  • Morris John, carpenter.
  • O’Neal J I, flour mill.
  • Simpson G A, agt Adams Ex Co.

MOOREFIELD. A place with a population of 150 persons, is located in Switzerland county, 8 miles northwest of Vevay, the county seat. In the immediate vicinity there are three churches—Methodist, Baptist and United Presbyterian. Ship to Vevay, on the Ohio river. Mail daily. Miss Orinda H. Ricketts, postmaster.

  • Bright S A Rev (Methodist).
  • Culbertson Scott, physician.
  • Culbertson Wm, blacksmith.
  • Finch Charles, Meat Market.
  • Howe Hattie R, general store.
  • Keinzle Charles, shoemaker.
  • Kunkle Daniel, blacksmith.
  • Kunkle J R, blacksmith.
  • Lovel John, meat market.
  • McGinney M, shoemaker.
  • Ricketts O H, General Store.
  • Riley J M, general store.
  • Tower Wm S, justice of the peace.
  • Van Pelt, G W, physician.
  • Worstell M, shoemaker.

MOUNT STERLING. Inhabited by about 165 persons, and located in Jefferson township, Switzerland county, 3 ½ miles north of Vevay, the county seat and most available shipping port. Indian creek, one mile west, furnishes water power to operate a flour mill. In the place there are two churches—Baptist and Methodist—and one graded school. Grain and live stock are exported. It has stage communication with Rising Sun and Versailles. Mail daily. Benjamin Cole, postmaster.

  • Armstrong & Waldon, blacksmiths and undertakers.
  • Banta J H, apiarist.
  • Banta M H, brick mason.
  • Beldon & Baker, flour mill.
  • Christie James H, physician.
  • Clark Paul, justice of the peace.
  • Cole Benjamin, General Store.
  • Cole James, live stock.
  • Cotton Ralph, shoemaker.
  • Cotton Thomas, stone mason.
  • Craig G, carpenter.
  • Gleason W W Rev (Baptist).
  • Martin E D, wagonmaker.
  • Richards J M, teacher.

PATRIOT. A prosperous village of 700 inhabitants on the Ohio river, located in Switzerland county, 20 miles northeast of Vevay, the county seat. Patriot has two churches—Methodist and Universalist—and high school. Good point for the location of a flour mill. Daily stage to Rising Sun—fare 50c. Express, Adams. Mail daily. Alfred Moredock, postmaster.

  • Baxter P, boots and shoes.
  • Bonnell T O, hardware.
  • Bruner J, saloon.
  • Charles S A, hotel.
  • Cove J C, dentist.
  • Dibble H, meat market.
  • Fletcher Cora, milliner.
  • Green, Merritt & Butler, grain and cattle.
  • Green William, general store.
  • Gurley J G, lawyer.
  • Herrick H B, shoemaker.
  • Heyn & Bro, dry goods.
  • Howe S & Co, general store.
  • Jamieson R A, physician.
  • Love & Boyle, general store.
  • Lowe H, blacksmith.
  • Merritt D & Co, livery.
  • Moredock Alfred, General Store.
  • North William, general store.
  • Olcott W A, druggist and physician.
  • Pate W T & Co, Distillers.
  • Platt Ralph, blacksmith.
  • Robinson E M, shoemaker.
  • Rutter R R, physician.
  • Scranton J S, saloon.
  • Shirey J W, saloon.
  • Smock W G, wagonmaker.
  • Taylor A Z, meat market.
  • Taylor J & Son, barbers.
  • Tait & Long, blacksmiths.
  • VanHoutan S H, general store.
  • Wade G B, lawyer.
  • Wade S, wagonmaker.
  • Wade S W, justice of the peace.
  • Walker & Watts, Lawyers.
  • Watts V Mrs, milliner.

PLEASANT. A rural post office in Switzerland county, 13 miles northwest of Vevay, the county seat. The village has two churches—Presbyterian and Baptist. Ship to Vevay on the Ohio river. Mail daily. W. S. Francis, postmaster and general store.

QUERCUS GROVE. Located in Switzerland county, 16 miles northeast of Vevay, the county seat, is a small post village of 30 persons. The shipping point is North’s Landing, on the Ohio river, 5 miles northeast. Mail daily. R. W. Galbreath, postmaster.

  • Cheever E M, physician.
  • Dublane W, blacksmith.
  • Galbreath Bros, General Store.
  • Loshetter P R, lawyer.
  • Platt John, blacksmith.
  • Ricketts J C, general store.
  • Riley John, wagonmaker.

SUGAR BRANCH. Also called Fairview, is a place with 60 inhabitants, situated in Cotton Township, Switzerland county, 10 miles southeast of Vevay, the county seat and shipping point. Sugar Branch creek furnishes power to operate a saw mill. The village has a Methodist society and district school. Mail daily. S. R. Heath, postmaster.

  • Allen J W Rev (Methodist).
  • Gaither Minnie Mrs, milliner.
  • Gibbs James H, general store.
  • Heath S R, General Store.
  • Lee David B, saw mill.
  • Likely Henry, harnessmaker.
  • Long F M, hotel and blacksmith.
  • Oxley L M & O I, millinery.
  • Tinker S R, wagonmaker.

VINEYARD. Established as a post office in 1880, for the convenience of the farming community, in Craig township, Switzerland county, is situated 7 miles west of Vevay, the county seat and place of shipment. Baled hay, grain and live stock are marketed. Mail daily. John D. Banta, postmaster.

  • Banta John D, General Store.
  • Moon Wm L, physician.
  • Shafer George W, blacksmith.

Switzerland County – 1862 Indiana Gazetteer and Business Directory

Switzerland County, Indiana entries from:
George W. Hawes’ Indiana State Gazetteer and Business Directory 1862 and 1863. Indianapolis : G. W. Hawes, 1862.

ALLENSVILLE
A post village of Switzerland county, 11 miles north-east from Vevay, and 95 miles south-east from Indianapolis.

BENNINGTON
A post village of Switzerland county, north by west from Vevay, about 90 miles south-east from Indianapolis.

CENTER SQUARE
A small village of Switzerland county, 8 miles north by east of Vevay, and about 90 miles south-east from Indianapolis.

CRAIG
A post office of Switzerland county, about 95 miles south-east from Indianapolis.

FLORENCE
A post village of Switzerland county, on the Ohio river, 8 ½ miles east by north from Vevay, and about 90 miles south-east from Indianapolis. Population 500.

Alphabetical List of Professions, Trades, Etc.

  • Baldwin Stephen D., barber.
  • Beymer Henry, boots and shoes.
  • Bledsoe & Beymer, general merchants and insurance agents.
  • Bronson M., blacksmith.
  • Campbell Jas. H., attorney at law.
  • Danbenheyer Geo., boots and shoes.
  • Edington Joel, wines and liquors.
  • Edington Q., butcher.
  • English George, wagonmaker.
  • Flynn James, cooper.
  • Graves B. F., physician and dentist.
  • Jorgenson N., general merchant and druggist.
  • Kelso G., carpenter.
  • Krutz Chas F., auctioneer.
  • Krutz W. G., beef and pork packer.
  • Krutz & Robinson, distillers and rectifiers, and steam saw and flour mill proprietors.
  • Marshal D., carpenter.
  • Moore C., general store.
  • Munn James, brick mason.
  • Platz Michael, tailor.
  • Robinson B. J., hotel proprietor and brick maker.
  • Scott George, blacksmith.
  • See Robert, wines and liquors.
  • Stoops Wm., daguerrean artist.
  • Summers James, stoves and tinware.
  • Williams Wm., baker and confectioner.
  • WRIGHT DANIEL, GROCER.

GRANT’S CREEK
A post office of Switzerland county, north-east from Vevay, about 95 miles south-east from Indianapolis.

JACKSONVILLE
A small post village of Switzerland county, 7 miles north by east from Vevay, and about 90 miles south south-east from Indianapolis. Population 50.

LOG LICK
A post office of Switzerland county, near the south-eastern extremity of the State.

MOOREFIELD
A post village of Switzerland county, 8 miles north-west from Vevay, and about 90 miles south-east from Indianapolis.

MOUNT STERLING
A post village of Switzerland county, 3 ½ miles north from Vevay, and 96 miles south-east from Indianapolis.

PATRIOT
A post village of Switzerland county, on the Ohio river, 20 miles above Vevay, and about 100 miles south-east from Indianapolis.

PLEASANT
A post village in the north-western part of Switzerland county, about 80 miles south-east from Indianapolis.

QUERCUS GROVE
A post office of Switzerland county, near the south-eastern extremity of the State.

RUTHERFORD
A post office of Switzerland county.

SUGAR BRANCH (Fairview Village)
A small post village of Switzerland county, 10 miles north from Vevay, and about 90 miles south-east from Indianapolis.

VEVAY
A post town and capital of Switzerland county, on the Ohio river, midway between Cincinnati and Louisville, and about 100 miles south south-east from Indianapolis.

Switzerland County – 1860 Indiana Gazetteer and Business Directory

Switzerland County, Indiana entries from:
George W. Hawes’ Indiana Gazetteer and Business Directory for 1860 and 1861. Indianapolis: George W. Hawes, 1860.

ALLENSVILLE,
A post village of Switzerland county, situated 11 miles north-east from Vevay, the capital of the county, and 95 miles south-east from Indianapolis.

BENNINGTON,
A post village of Switzerland county, situated north by west from Vevay, the capital of the county, about 90 miles south-east from Indianapolis.

CENTER SQUARE,
A small village of Switzerland county, 8 miles north by east from Vevay, the capital of the county, and about 90 miles south-east from Indianapolis.

CRAIG,
A post office of Switzerland county, about 95 miles south-east from Indianapolis.

FLORENCE,
A post village of Switzerland county, in York township, beautifully situated on the Ohio river, 8 ½ miles east by north from Vevay, and about 85 miles south-east from Cincinnati. It is situated in a fertile region, and contains a Methodist church, three general stores, one grocery, one steam flouring and saw mill, one hotel, and a variety of trades and professions. Population 500. Township 1,500. Post office established in 1830. DANIEL WRIGHT, Postmaster.

  • Armstrong Thomas, resident farmer and town trustee.
  • Baldwin Stephen D., barber.
  • Beymer Henry, boot and shoe maker.
  • Bledsoe & Beymer, general merchants and insurance agents.
  • Bronson M., blacksmith.
  • Brown Samuel, justice of peace.
  • Campbell Jas. H., attorney at law.
  • Danbenheyer Geo., boot and shoe maker.
  • Edington Joel, dealer in wines and liquors.
  • Edington Q., butcher.
  • English George, wagon maker.
  • Flynn James, cooper.
  • Forman Jonathan M., notary public.
  • Graves B. F., physician and surgeon and dentist.
  • Jorgenson N., general merchant and druggist.
  • Keith J. W., school teacher.
  • Kelso G., carpenter and builder.
  • Krutz Chas. F., auctioneer.
  • Krutz W. G., beef and pork packer.
  • Krutz & Robinson, distillers and rectifiers, and steam saw and flouring mill proprietors.
  • Marshal D., carpenter and builder.
  • Moore C., general store.
  • Munn James, stone and brick mason.
  • Patterson J. H., justice of peace.
  • Platz Michael, tailor.
  • Quad George, justice of peace.
  • Robinson B. J., hotel prop’r and brick maker.
  • Scott George, blacksmith.
  • See Robert, dealer in wines and liquors.
  • Stoops Wm., daguerrean artist.
  • Summers James, stoves, tin and sheet iron ware.
  • Wiley Benj., resident farmer.
  • Williams Wm., baker and confectioner.
  • WRIGHT DANIEL, DEALER IN GROCERIES.

GRANT’S CREEK,
A post office of Switzerland county, situated near a branch of the same name, north-east from Vevay, about 95 miles south-east from Indianapolis.

JACKSONVILLE,
A small village of Switzerland county, 7 miles north by east from Vevay, and about 90 miles south south-east from Indianapolis. Population 5. Post office established in 1830. GEORGE McCULLOCH, Postmaster.

LOG LICK,
A post office of Switzerland county, near the south-eastern extremity of the State.

MOOREFIELD,
A post village of Switzerland county, in Pleasant township, situated 8 miles north-west from Vevay, and about 90 miles south south-east from Indianapolis. It is situated in a fine grass growing region, and hay and wheat are the chief staple productions. The former is pressed or baled, and shipped on flat boats in large quantities down the river. In the immediate vicinity of the village are two churches, two general stores, one hotel, and a few trades and professions. Population 100. Township 2,500. Post office established in 1836. SQUIRE HULLEY, Postmaster.

  • Adkinson Hugh, township trustee.
  • Adkinson Rev. A., Baptist pastor.
  • Anderson E. A., justice of peace.
  • Anderson & Ricketts, daguerrean artists.
  • Ayres John, cabinet maker.
  • Briggs Richard, prop’r brick yard.
  • Culbertson Wm., blacksmith and plow maker.
  • Glenn Robert, nurseryman.
  • Jaggers Thos., wagon maker.
  • McCulloch Alexander, carpenter.
  • McCulloch J. & T., general merchants.
  • Morrison Rev. J. B., Methodist pastor.
  • Purdy E., physician.
  • Ricketts Mrs. —, tailoress.
  • Rogers & Cotton, general merchants.
  • Scott John, resident farmer.
  • Scott Robert, resident farmer.
  • Scott Walter, broker.
  • Scott Wm., resident farmer.
  • Stewart J., resident farmer.
  • Taylor Chas. T., boot and shoe maker.
  • Walters Samuel, school teacher.
  • Worral N., brick mason.

MOUNT STERLING,
A post village of Switzerland county, in Jefferson township, situated on Indiana creek, 3 ½ miles north from Vevay, and 96 miles south-east from Indianapolis. In the vicinity is a Methodist and Baptist church, a high school, three stores, one flouring mill, one hotel, and several mechanical branches. Population 300. Township 2,500. Post office established in 1848. J. W. MURPHY, Postmaster.

  • Adkinson Rev. A., Baptist pastor.
  • Baxter F. W., school teacher.
  • Carington E. G., daguerrean artist and constable.
  • Cotince Ralph, boot and shoe maker.
  • Cottin J. M., hotel prop’r.
  • Craig G. W., carpenter.
  • Culbertson D., blacksmith.
  • Doan G. M., carpenter.
  • Doan J. F., carpenter.
  • Doan J. M. & Sons, manufacturers agricultural implements.
  • Doan Josiah M., carriage and wagon makers.
  • Fallis S. D., school teacher and township assessor.
  • French Geo. W., broom manufacturer.
  • Haydon N. F., blacksmith.
  • Hinerman Henry, saddle and harness maker.
  • Marsh J. T., resident farmer.
  • MURPHY J. W., DRUGGIST, PHYSICIAN AND JUSTICE OF PEACE.
  • Paul John J., general merchant.
  • Scofield John S., general merchant.
  • Shull David, prop’r flouring mill.
  • Silver Rev. —, Methodist pastor.
  • Webb J. C., stone and brick mason.
  • Wells W. H., auctioneer.
  • Whitehead J. R., resident farmer.

PATRIOT,
A post village of Switzerland county, in Posey township, situated on the Ohio river, 20 miles above Vevay, 100 miles above Louisville, 50 miles below Cincinnati, and about 100 miles south-east from Indianapolis. It was laid out in 1830, and is situated 3 miles from Big Bone Springs. It contains a Methodist, Presbyterian and Universalist church, a collegiate institute, Masonic and Odd Fellows’ lodges, ten stores of various kinds, two hotels, one steam flouring mill, one steam saw mill and a variety of mechanical and manufacturing branches. Population 600. Township 2,900. SILAS Q. HOWE, Postmaster.

  • Baxter Petitt, dentist.
  • Bennett A. D., prop’r Commercial Hotel.
  • Brixner A., cooper.
  • Case E., wines and liquors.
  • Chandler Jacob A., ambrotype artist.
  • Coffin Mrs. S. A., milliner and dress maker.
  • Coffin Wm., tailor.
  • Craver F., boot and shoe maker.
  • De Antel J., dealer in wines and liquors.
  • Douglass L. L., butcher.
  • Driver H., general merchant.
  • Dudley D. B., school teacher.
  • Emerson A., livery stable.
  • Fisk S., steam saw mill prop’r.
  • Fletcher S. A., brick maker.
  • Fortune P., stoves and tin ware.
  • Gage Rev. —, Universalist pastor.
  • Gage W. G., daguerrean artist.
  • Gale E. S., physician and surgeon.
  • Gale & Jack, lumber dealers.
  • Gazlay A., general merchant and insurance agent.
  • Gibson W., general merchant.
  • Gurley J. G., attorney at law.
  • Harris C., surveyor.
  • Herrick Bela, attorney at law.
  • Herrick H. B., notary public.
  • Hobbs A., general merchant and distiller.
  • Howe S. & Co., coal dealers and steam grist mill prop’rs.
  • HOWE S. & CO., DISTILLERS AND RECTIFIERS.
  • Humphrey E. M., physician and surgeon.
  • Jack John J., insurance agent and notary public.
  • Jack W. H., justice of peace.
  • Keeney Ira, insurance agent.
  • Lane E. P., dealer in groceries and cigars.
  • Larison J. A., harness and saddle maker.
  • Lee Wm., builder.
  • Long Rev. Wm., Methodist pastor.
  • McDowell Mrs. Jane, proprietress Spencer House.
  • Morning Star Lodge, No. 148, Masonic.
  • Patriot Lodge, No. 9, I. O. O. F.
  • Platte R., blacksmith.
  • Ruter R. R., physician and surgeon.
  • Schilling Jos., baker and confectioner.
  • Scranton J. M., grocer and salt agent.
  • Scranton J. M., beef and pork packer.
  • Shepard W. W., sash, blind and door maker.
  • Steele Rev. —, Presbyterian pastor.
  • Tait James, blacksmith.
  • Towers John, carpenter and builder.
  • Wade S., carpenter and wagon maker.
  • Wade S. W., carpenter and builder.
  • Watts Jno. & Co., beef and pork packers and grocers.
  • Watts M. C., cooper.
  • Wells J. C., general merchant.
  • Wiley Wm., carpenter and manufacturer sash, blinds and doors.
  • Wiley J. C., telegraph operator.
  • Woods Mrs. V., school teacher.
  • Yager F., boot and shoe maker.

PLEASANT,
A post village, situated in the north-western part of Switzerland county, about 80 miles south-east from Indianapolis.

QUERCUS GROVE,
A post office of Switzerland county, near the south-eastern extremity of the State.

SUGAR BRANCH, (Fairview Village,)
A small post village of Switzerland county, in Cotton township, situated on a branch of the same name, 10 miles north from Vevay, and about 90 miles south-east from Indianapolis. It contains one or two churches, one general store, &c. Population 40. Township 1,500. Post office established in 1855. EDWARD ROBERTS, Postmaster.

  • Downey T. H., attorney at law and notary public.
  • Downey T. H., insurance agent.
  • Gilbert T., blacksmith.
  • Lee David, justice of peace.
  • McCauley —, school teacher.
  • Mix S. N., daguerreotypist.
  • Murphy A., painter.
  • Parson T. W. blacksmith.
  • Peabody A., blacksmith.
  • ROBERTS & GIBBS, GENERAL MERCHANTS.
  • ROBERTS REV. E., BAPTIST PASTOR.
  • Tinker H. A., sewing machine agent.
  • Tinker S., carpenter.

VEVAY,
A prominent post town and the capital of Switzerland county, situated on the Ohio river, midway between Cincinnati and Louisville, and about 100 miles south south-east from Indianapolis.

It was laid out in 1813, but previously settled by Swiss emigrants in 1804, who gave it its present name. A favorable grant of land was made by Congress to the early settlers, for the purpose of encouraging the culture of the grape.

Vevay contains the public buildings of the county, three or four churches, various benevolent institutions, two weekly newspapers, fifteen stores of various kinds, and diversified mechanical branches. Population 1,600.

COUNTY OFFICERS.

  • Clerk, Oliver Ormsby.
  • Treasurer, Ira N. Malin.
  • Auditor, L. W. Gordon.
  • Recorder, H B, Herrick.
  • Sheriff, Wm. Mead.

Alphabetical List of Professions , Trades, Etc.

  • Anderson John G., justice of peace.
  • Armstrong John, blacksmith, Ferry, above Seminary.
  • Black Julius, dealer in ready made clothing.
  • Boerner F. A., watch maker and jeweler, Main, bet. Ferry and Liberty.
  • Clarkson & Waldo, dealers in groceries and provisions, Main, bet. Ferry and Liberty.
  • COLE D. C., GROCER AND DEALER IN SADDLES, HARNESS, COLLARS, ETC., ETC., MAIN, BET. LIBERTY AND FERRY.
  • Courvoisier & Lewis, dealers in dry goods, groceries, etc., cor. Main and Liberty.
  • Crutcher R. P., merchant tailor, cor. Main and Ferry.
  • Danglade T. D., physician and surgeon, Ferry, bet. Main and Pike.
  • DETRAZ & TARDY, DEALERS IN MILLINERY AND FANCY GOODS, MAIN, BET. FERRY AND LIBERTY.
  • Dumont John W., attorney at law and notary public, cor. Main and Main Cross.
  • Duplan & Norris, blacksmiths, Pike, bet. Ferry and Liberty.
  • Eblen James, prop’r brick yard, cor. Seminary and Ferry.
  • Excelsior Mills, S. B. Miller & Co., prop’rs, Pike, bet. Liberty and Main Cross.
  • Faulkner W., saddle and harness maker, Pike, bet. Ferry and Liberty.
  • Gale T. C., physician and surgeon, Main bet. Liberty and Ferry.
  • Girard Charles, blacksmith, cor. Walnut and Ferry.
  • Golay S. T., wagon maker, cor. Walnut and Market.
  • Goldenburg C. & Son, manufacturers and dealers in stoves, tin and sheet iron ware, Ferry, bet. Main and Pike.
  • Good Templars, Vevay Lodge, No. 87, cor. Main and Liberty.
  • Gordon L. W., county auditor, cor. Main and Main Cross.
  • Gravenner & LeClerc, carpenters and builders, cor. Main and Walnut.
  • Gray J. W., merchant tailor, Main, bet. Liberty and Ferry.
  • GRISARD F. L. & SON, DEALERS IN HARDWARE, CUTLERY, IRON, NAILS, GROCERIES AND AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS, COR. MAIN AND FERRY.
  • Hall & Lindley, dealers in pressed hay, and prop’rs wharf boat.
  • Harwood & Doan, dealers in dry goods, groceries, etc., Main, bet. Liberty and Ferry.
  • Hatch & Rutherford, blacksmiths, Walnut, bet. Seminary and Pike.
  • Hathaway & Co., dealers in staple and fancy dry goods, clothing, etc., wholesale and retail, Ferry, bet. Main and Pike.
  • Hathorn G. W., carpenter and joiner, cor. Main and Vineyard.
  • Hawkins A., chair maker, Pike, bet. Union and Main Cross.
  • Herrick H. B., county recorder, cor. Main and Liberty.
  • Hoffman J. B., dealer in dry goods and groceries, Ferry, bet. Pike and Seminary.
  • Indiana Lodge No. 126, I. O. O. F., cor. Main and Liberty.
  • Indiana Reville, weekly, F. J. Waldo, editor and prop’r, cor. Main and Ferry.
  • Kessler & Son, saddle and harness makers, Ferry, bet. Main and Market.
  • Kincaid Miss E. B. & Co., dealers in millinery and fancy goods, cor. Main and Liberty.
  • Knox G. G. & Co., prop’rs wool carding and flouring mills.
  • Lamb & Adkinson, attorneys and counselors at law, Liberty, bet. Main and Pike.
  • Lamson T. D., wagon maker, Pike, bet. Ferry and Liberty.
  • LECLERC HOUSE, MRS. JULIA E. LECLERC, PROPRIETRESS, CORNER MAIN AND FERRY. (See card, p. 447.)
  • Lemons Chas., prop’r livery stable, Main, bet. Ferry and Walnut.
  • Lephard John, shaving saloon, Ferry, bet. Main and Pike.
  • Littlefield Enos, cabinet maker and furniture dealer, Main, bet. Ferry and Liberty.
  • McMillen Johnn, dealer in dry goods and groceries, Main, bet. Walnut and Ferry.
  • Malin J. N., county treasurer, cor. Main and Main Cross.
  • Mead Wm., county sheriff, cor. Pike and Liberty.
  • Medary M., dry goods and groceries, Ferry, bet. Main and Market.
  • Miller S. B. & Co., prop’rs Excelsior flouring mills, Pike, bet. Liberty and Main Cross.
  • Northcott & Rous, butchers and meat market, cor. Market and Ferry.
  • Ormsby Oliver, county clerk, cor. Main and Liberty.
  • Patton G. C., postmaster, Main, bet. Ferry and Liberty.
  • Phoenix Lodge, No. 182, I. O. O. F., cor. Main and Liberty.
  • Pleasants George E., justice of peace and insurance agent, Main, bet. Ferry and Liberty.
  • Pleasants S. E. & J. K., dry goods, groceries and produce dealers, Main, bet. Ferry and Liberty.
  • Porter Robert P., prop’r Russell House, cor. Market and Ferry.
  • Price Wm., tailor, cor. Ferry and Liberty.
  • Ridgeway J. F., physician and surgeon, cor. Pike and Liberty.
  • Russell House, Robert P., Porter, prop’r, cor. Market and Ferry.
  • Schenck B. F., insurance agent, Ferry, bet Main and Pike.
  • Schenck U. P. & Son, traders and general merchants, south-west cor. Ferry and Pike.
  • Scott C., attorney and counselor at law, cor. Main and Liberty.
  • Shaw, Alfred, dry goods, groceries, &c., Ferry, bet. Main and Market.
  • Short J. V., undertaker and cabinet maker, Seminary, between Ferry and Liberty.
  • Shuff Samuel, wagon maker, cor. Walnut and Seminary.
  • Smithson Joshua, prop’r steam saw mill.
  • Stevens Isaac, drugs, stationery, &c., Ferry, bet. Main and Pike.
  • Switzerland Lodge, No. 122, Masonic, cor. Main and Liberty.
  • Tague M. W., publisher Weekly News, cor. Main and Ferry.
  • Teats Jesse, staple and fancy dry goods, groceries, and produce, cor. Main and Ferry.
  • Thiebaud C. & Son, manufact’rs and dealers in boots and shoes, Main, bet. Liberty and Ferry.
  • Thiebaud J. L., druggist and apothecary, Main, bet. Ferry and Liberty.
  • THOMPSON O. G. & CO., MANUFACTURERS AND DEALERS IN BOOTS, SHOES, FINDINGS, &c., FERRY, BET. MAIN AND PIKE.
  • TITUS J. H., NOTARY PUBLIC AND GENERAL REAL ESTATE AND COLLECTING AGENT, OFFICE LECLERC HOUSE. (See card, p. 447.)
  • Tompkins A., groceries and provisions, cor. Ferry and Market.
  • Unser Charles, bakery, grocery and confectionery, Main, bet. Liberty and Ferry.
  • Vanausdall T. J., proprietor marble works, Main, bet. Ferry and Walnut.
  • Waldo F. J., insurance agent and editor and prop’r Indiana Reveille, cor. Main and Ferry.
  • Webb J. F., boot and shoe maker, Ferry, bet. Main and Pike.
  • Woody L. L., manufacturer and dealer in stoves, tin and shett-iron ware, Main, bet. Ferry and Liberty.
  • Workingmen’s Institute, J. W. Boyd, librarian, Ferry, bet. Main and Pike.