Swiss Alp, Texas

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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]

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References

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

Coordinates: 29°46′57″N96°54′34″W / 29.78250°N 96.90944°W / 29.78250; -96.90944