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Center Square School Roll of Honor – Oct 1884

Centre Square School [Switzerland County, Indiana] roll of honor appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 27 Nov 1884 – Page 4, Column 2

Roll of Honor for the Center Square school for the month commencing Oct. 6, ending Oct. 31, 1884:

FIFTH GRADE—May White, Lou Hall, Elmer Shaddy, Florence Hall, Percy Hall, Maggie Williamson, Wallace Cotton.

FOURTH GRADE—Emma White, Orville Shaddy, Anna Cotton, Ella March.

THIRD GRADE—Clara Hageman, Pearl Williamson, Edith Hall.

SECOND GRADE—Bettie Shaddy, Eva Williamson.

FIRST GRADE—Tommie Hageman, Pearl Hall, Nancy Williamson.

 

EVA E. HALL, Teacher.

Center Square Roll of Honor – Feb 1883

Centre Square School [Switzerland County, Indiana] roll of honor appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 22 Mar 1883 – Page 8, Column 1

Roll of Honor of Center Square School, District No. 4, for the year ending Feb. 16, 1883:

  • Fifth Grade—Claude Siebenthal, Clytie Hall, Clarence Protsman
  • Fourth Grade—Kate Kirkpatrick, Florence Hall
  • Third Grade—Elmer Shadday, Berlin Smelley
  • Second Grade—Orville Shadday, Maude Siebenthal
  • First Grade—Peral Williamson, Rose Hunter

Those who attended every day: Andrew Day, Susie Day, Elmer Shadday, Ella March.

EDITH DODD, Teacher.

Centre Square School Report – 1881

Center Square School [Switzerland County, Indiana] report appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 14 Apr 1881 – Page 8, Column 1

Report of Centre Square School for term commencing October 11, 1880, and ending April 1, 1881:

  • Number of pupils enrolled during the term, 56.
  • Average daily attendance, 36.
  • Number days of school, 116.

Pupils engaged in studying the eight common branches: Minnie Zinn, Hal Hall, Lou Hall, Louis Dodd, Charley Hall, Mollie Webb, Eva Hall and Anna Hall.

Pupils engaged in studying Algebra: Louis Dodd and Hall Hall.

Completion of Ray’s Practical Arithmetic: Hal Hall and Louis Dodd.

Proficiency in Reading:

  • Class No. 1—Mollie Wallick and Minnie Zinn
  • Class No. 2—Effie Wallick and Florence Hall
  • Class No. 3—Katie Kirkpatrick and Eddie Dodd
  • Class No. 4—Elmer Shaddy and Frankie Dodd
  • Class No. 5—Clay Hall and Belle Dodd
  • Class No. 6—Loren Evett

Proficiency in Orthography: Eva Hall, Florence Hall, Julia Allen, May White and Loren Evett.

Proficiency in Penmanship:

  • Between 15 and 21 years of age—Eva Hall and Hal Hall
  • Between 12 and 15—James Riley and Eddie Jackson
  • Between 6 and 12—Eddie Dodd and Julia Allen
  • Under 6—Lem Evett

Proficiency in Map Drawing:

  • Between 15 and 21—Eva Hall, Minnie Zinn and Mollie Wallick
  • Between 12 and 15—Frankie Houze and Eddie Jackson
  • Between 6 and 12—Katie Kirkpatrick and Ella March

Regularity and Punctuality in School: Julia Allen, Eddie Jackson, Norval Allen, Eddie Dodd, Lem Evett and Frankie Dodd.

Pupils excelling in Deportment: Martha Wolcott, Sallie Webb, Katie Kirkpatrick and Anna Hall.

ALICE FORD, Teacher.

Center Square District School Roll of Honor – 1880

The Center Square [Switzerland County, Indiana] School report  appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 12 Feb 1880 – Page 5, Column 3

Roll of Honor for Centre Square District School, for the month ending February 6, 1880:

Fifth Grade—Joe Dodd, Louis Dodd, Eva Hall, Hal L. Hall, Charles Hall, Anna Protsman, Louis O. Protsman, Lottie Todd, Mollie Webb, Provie H. Wallick, Minnie Zinn.

Fourth Grade—Levi Barton, Eddie Dodd, Franklin Houze, Ned Jackson, Clarence Protsman, Elmer Protsman, Lily Ransom, Effie Wallick, James Riley.

Third Grade—Florence Hall, Frank Dodd, Katie Kirkpatrick, May White.

First Grade—Ella Marsh, Emma White, Effie Campbell, Clay Hall, John Evett, Eugene Evett, George Evett, Belle Dodd.

Deportment 100 percent.—May White, Clara Hagerman, Belle Barton, Eva Hall, Anna D. Dodd, Eddie Dodd, Cotton Webb, Bennie Barton, Frank Dodd.

Attendance and punctuality 95 to 100 percent.

Vevay Reveille – 1 Apr 1880 – Page 1, Column 3

Roll of Honor
Of Center Square District School for the six weeks ending March 19, 1880:

NOT ONCE TARDY NOR ABSENT.
Hall L. Hall, Eva Hall, Mollie Webb, Minnie Zinns, Cotton Webb, Clarence Protsman, Ned Jackson, Frank Houze, Eddie Dodd, John Woolcot, Sallie N. Webb, Florence Hall, Katie Kirkpatrick, May White, Frankie Dodd, Emma White, Clay Hall, Effie Campbell.

DEPORTMENT 100 PERCENT.
Annie D. Hall, Belle Barton, Ida Courtney, Effie Wallick, Lily Ransom, Sallie N. Webb, Florence Hall, Bertha Barton, Katie Kirkpatrick, Nellie Williamson, Berlin Smelley, Eddie Dodd, Cotton Webb, Frankie Dodd, Maggie Williamson.

ATTENDANCE 90 to 95 PERCENT.
Annie D. Hall, Lou Hall, Charles Hall, Percy Hall, Mollie Wallick, Prov. H. Wallick, Effie Wallick, Loui C. Protsman, Elmer Protsman, C. L. Dodd, Joe Dodd, Edith Dodd, Prudy Hagerman, Ella March, Belle Dodd.

The school term closed Friday, March 19th. Pupils, patrons and friends present that day numbered 85. One rainy day there were 39 pupils present out of 49 enrolled. “Honor to whom honor is due.”

Centre Square School Rolls of Honor – 1878

The Centre Square, Switzerland County, Indiana, School rolls of honor appeared in the following newspapers:

Vevay Reveille – 24 Jan 1878 – Page 4, Column 4

CENTER SQUARE.

Roll of Honor of District No. 4, of Jefferson Township, for the fourth month. Pupils whose names are on this roll have passed a satisfactory examination in all the branches they are studying, and have been obedient and attentive:

  • Zora Ransom, 92%, age 19
  • Lillie Ransom, 90%, age 12
  • Prorie Wallick, 93%, age 15
  • Mollie Wallick, 91%, age 13
  • Effie Wallick, 90%, age 10
  • Eva Hall, 100%, age 13
  • Hal Hall, 100%, age 12
  • Charley Hall, 99%, age 10
  • Florence Hall, 100%, age 5
  • Minnie Zinn, 95%, age 14
  • Mollie Webb, 90%, age 15
  • Myrtle Williamson, 90%, age 10
  • Nellie Williamson, 90%, age 8
  • Maggie Williamson, 90%, age 6
  • Cotton Webb, 90%, age 12
  • Eddie Dodd, 90%, age 9
  • Frank Dodd, 90%, age 10
  • Ida Courtney, 90%, age 12

We would be pleased to have all the patrons and friends visit our school, and see how we are getting along.

E. B. MURPHY, Teacher.

Vevay Reveille – 28 Mar 1878 – Page 1, Column 3

Roll of Honor for month 6th, District No. 4. All pupils names that are found upon this roll has passed a satisfactory examination in all branches they are studying, and have been prompt, punctual and obedient, during the last month:

General Average.

  • Zora Ransom, 92
  • Prov Wallick, 95
  • Effie Wallick, 90
  • Sallie Webb, 90
  • Sallie Webb, 92
  • Eva Hall, 98
  • Florence Hall, 100
  • Jennie Courtney, 90
  • Lillie Ransom, 90
  • Mollie Wallick, 95
  • Mollie Webb, 92
  • Cotton Webb, 92
  • Minnie Zinn, 95
  • Hal Hall, 100
  • Charley Hall, 98
  • Ollie Barker, 90
  • Myrtle Williamson, 90
  • Maggie Williamson, 90
  • Nellie Williamson, 90

Miss Eliza B. Murphy, Teacher.

Center Square School Rolls of Honor – 1877

The Center Square, Switzerland County, Indiana, School rolls of honor appeared in the following newspapers:

Vevay Reveille – 25 Oct 1877 – Page 3, Column 2

Roll of Honor
Center Square School, District No. 4:

I hereby certify that the scholars whose names are found upon this roll, have been obedient, punctual, and prompt, and passed a satisfactory examination, for the month beginning September 17th, and ending October 12th, 1877:

  • Zora Ransom, age 19
  • Minnie Zinn, age 13
  • Charlie Hall, age 10
  • Lottie Todd, age 13
  • Sallie Webb, age 8
  • Cotton Webb, age 10
  • Prorie Wallick, age 11
  • Mollie Wallick, age 12
  • Effie Wallick, age 9
  • Eric Hall, age 13
  • Florence Hall, age 5
  • Hal. Hall, age 12

ELIZA B. MURPHY, Teacher

Vevay Reveille – 22 Nov 1877 – Page 2, Column 2

CENTER SQUARE.

Roll of Honor

I hereby certify that all names found upon this roll have been prompt, punctual and obedient, and have passed a satisfactory examination in all the branches they are studying, for the month ending Nov. 9th:

  • Zora Ransom, age 19
  • Eva Hall, age 13
  • Jo Hanna, age 10
  • Prora Wallick, age 11
  • Effie Wallic, age 9
  • Cotton Webb, age 10
  • Myrtle Williamson, age 8
  • Lillie Ransom, age 12
  • Florence Hall, age 5
  • Ida Courtney, age 12
  • Mollie Wallick, age 12
  • Wilber McHunes, age 7
  • Sallie Webb, age 8
  • Katie Kirkpatrick, age 8

ELIZA B. MURPHY, Teacher.

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.