Swiss Alp, Texas

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

Swiss Alp was settled about 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.[1]

References

  1. Moulder, Marsha (July 24, 2001). "Swiss Alp 'A Really Good Life'". The Victoria Advocate. Retrieved October 18, 2022.

29°46′57″N 96°54′34″W


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