River Mile: 538

Population: 1,741

U.S. Census Profile

Located about halfway between Cincinnati and Louisville, Vevay (pronounced Vee-vee) is the seat of Switzerland County and was first settled in 1802 by Swiss winemakers, who named the town after Vevey in their home country. They established the first commercial winery in the U.S., and it is said Thomas Jefferson acquired wine made in the area. This heritage is celebrated each summer at the Swiss Wine Festival on the banks of the Ohio River. The town is graced with numerous historically significant buildings, including the county courthouse, which was once a stop on the Underground Railroad. The town is home to museums dedicated to river life, and the county’s history, including its Native American heritage.