Vevay, Indiana
| Vevay, Indiana | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
 |
|
 Location of Vevay in the state of Indiana |
|
| Coordinates: 38°44′45″N 85°4′16″W / 38.74583°N 85.07111°WCoordinates: 38°44′45″N 85°4′16″W / 38.74583°N 85.07111°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Switzerland |
| Township | Jefferson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.55 sq mi (4.01 km2) |
| • Land | 1.45 sq mi (3.76 km2) |
| • Water | 0.10 sq mi (0.26 km2) |
| Elevation | 482 ft (147 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 1,683 |
| • Estimate (2012) | 1,657 |
| • Density | 1,160.7/sq mi (448.1/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 47043 |
| Area code(s) | 812 |
| FIPS code | 18-79010 |
| GNIS feature ID | 445270 |
Vevay (/ˈviːviː/ VEE-vee) is a town located in Jefferson Township, Switzerland County, Indiana, United States, along the Ohio River. It is the county seat of Switzerland County. The population was 1,683 at the 2010 census.
Vevay was founded in 1802 by Swiss immigrants intending on cultivating grapes and producing wine. It was named after the Swiss town of Vevey. Vevay has a reputation as being home of the first commercial winery in the United States. When Switzerland County was formed in 1814, Vevay was made the county seat.
The Vevay post office has been in operation since 1816. The community was incorporated as a town in 1836.
The Edward and George Cary Eggleston House, Old Hoosier Theatre, Benjamin Schenck Mansion, and Switzerland County Courthouse are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Vevay is located at 38°44′45″N 85°4′16″W / 38.74583°N 85.07111°W (38.745837, -85.071044), along the Ohio River and Indiana State Road 56/156.
...
Wikipedia