Swiss Colony Bernstadt

Swiss Colony Bernstadt (HM1NMA)

Location: London, KY 40741 Laurel County
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Country: United States of America
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N 37° 9.415', W 84° 11.648'

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Founded 1881, this was Kentucky's largest foreign colony. Swiss farm crisis and high land prices caused mass emigration. Paul Schenk and Otto Bruner, agriculturists, and Karl Imobersteg, owner of large passage office, promoted venture. These Swiss capitalists sold 4,000 acres to colonists, most from Bern. They improved farming; became known for wine and cheese production.
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HM NumberHM1NMA
Series This marker is part of the Kentucky: Kentucky Historical Society series
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Marker Number843
Year Placed1992
Placed ByKentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Department of Transportation
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Saturday, September 5th, 2015 at 5:01pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)16S E 749168 N 4115966
Decimal Degrees37.15691667, -84.19413333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 37° 9.415', W 84° 11.648'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds37° 9' 24.9" N, 84° 11' 38.88" W
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Area Code(s)606
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling North
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 58-142 Hawk Creek Rd, London KY 40741, US
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