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Swiss Alp, Texas

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Unincorporated community in Texas, US

"Swiss Alp" redirects here. For the mountains, see Swiss Alps.

Swiss Alp is an unincorporated community in southern Fayette County, Texas, United States.

Swiss Alp was settled circa 1865 by German Lutheran settlers. In 1889–1890, the residents built a United Evangelical Lutheran Church. This church is the second oldest Lutheran congregation in Texas.

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Swiss Alp, Texas
  2. Moulder, Marsha (July 24, 2001). "Swiss Alp 'A Really Good Life'". The Victoria Advocate. Retrieved October 18, 2022.

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Municipalities and communities of Fayette County, Texas, United States
County seat: La Grange
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29°46′57″N 96°54′34″W / 29.78250°N 96.90944°W / 29.78250; -96.90944


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