Vevay, Indiana
Vevay is a town of 1,757 people in Switzerland County, Indiana, founded in 1800.
Why visit Vevay
Townapedia lists 8 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails, 2 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Hoosier Theatre, Benjamin Schenck Mansion and Edward and George Cary Eggleston House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 25°F, and about 21 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Vevay
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About Vevay
Vevay is a town located in Jefferson Township and the county seat of Switzerland County, Indiana, United States, along the Ohio River. The population was 1,741 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Vevay, Indiana (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Hoosier Theatre
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Theater and former movie theater in Vevay, Indiana, United States, originally a warehouse
Museums and landmarks8
Benjamin Schenck Mansion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Mansion in Vevay, Indiana
Edward and George Cary Eggleston House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Building in Indiana, United States
Ghent Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Historic district in Ghent, Kentucky
Switzerland County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
County courthouse in Indiana, United States of America
Thiebaud Farmstead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Farm in Switzerland County, Indiana, United States
Thomas T. Wright House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic house in Indiana, United States
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Venoge Farmstead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Building in Indiana, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes2
History
The first settlers who arrived in 1802 were Swiss immigrants intending on cultivating grapes and producing wine. It was named after the Swiss town of Vevey. The town was platted in 1813. When Switzerland County was formed in 1814, Vevay was made the county seat. The Indiana town was spelled differently from the Swiss one in a failed attempt to have other Hoosiers pronounce the name the way the Swiss one was pronounced.
The Vevay post office has been in operation since 1816. The community was incorporated as a town in 1836. Vevay collected a reputation of being home to the first commercial winery in the United States. However, the first certified commercial winery was established in Nicholasville, Kentucky, in 1799 by Swiss immigrant John Dufour. 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.
From the History section of Vevay, Indiana on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay3
Churches and places of worship2
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries10
Carroll County Area Technology Center
School · 5.7 mi
1704 Highland Ave, Carrollton
Healthcare1
Map of Vevay
32 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41°F | 25°F | 3.6 in | 6.1 in |
| Feb | 46°F | 28°F | 3.0 in | 4.4 in |
| Mar | 57°F | 35°F | 4.4 in | 2.7 in |
| Apr | 69°F | 44°F | 4.5 in | 0.3 in |
| May | 78°F | 55°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 85°F | 63°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 67°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 66°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 81°F | 59°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 69°F | 47°F | 3.4 in | 0.5 in |
| Nov | 56°F | 36°F | 3.9 in | 0.7 in |
| Dec | 45°F | 30°F | 4.2 in | 5.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Vevay Hcn (0 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Switzerland County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-07-22: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2020-04-03: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-05-04: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2011-06-23: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Madison Regional Airport (MDN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 21 miles away.
- Madison 17 mi west, about 27 min by car
- Rising Sun 19 mi northeast, about 31 min by car
- Hanover 21 mi west, about 34 min by car
- Aurora 25 mi north, about 40 min by car
- Burlington 27 mi northeast, about 44 min by car
- Milan 27 mi north, about 43 min by car
- Oakbrook 28 mi northeast, about 45 min by car
- Lawrenceburg 28 mi northeast, about 45 min by car
- Florence 29 mi northeast, about 47 min by car
- La Grange 29 mi southwest, about 46 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Switzerland County Courthouse, Vevay, IN (48458025751), Warren LeMay from Cullowhee, NC, United States, CC0
- Thiebaud Farmhouse, Nyttend, Public domain
- BenjaminSchenckMansion, Josh South, Public domain
- Old Hoosier Theatre in Vevay, Nyttend, Public domain
- Main Street in the Ghent HD, Nyttend, Public domain
- Edward and George Cary Eggleston House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Thomas T. Wright House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Venoge Farmhouse, Nyttend, Public domain
- Switzerland County Courthouse, Nyttend, Public domain
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