Ted, I don't know if there is an area in Belmont or Monroe called this but Sugarcreek, in Tuscarawas Co., has always been known as "Little Switzerland" because of it's many Swiss ancestors. It even resembles Switzerland a little with it's rolling hills (sorry, no Matterhorn) and the many buildings with Swiss inspired architecture. It has a rich culture steeped in Swiss traditions and is right in the heart of Amish country. Other areas may have a large Swiss population and be called this as well. I would compare it to Chinatown where when you had a large Chinese community, it was referred to as that (i.e. San Francisco and New York City). Denny Shirer - drdx@neo.rr.com Shirer Family Genealogy Project http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~mysong > Subject: [OHBELMON-L] Re: Switzerland in Ohio > Date: Sun, 12 Nov 2000 16:35:45 -0500 (EST) > From: ChooseLife1@webtv.net (TED LEE) > To: OHBELMON-L@rootsweb.com > > Several days ago, a lady on another list wanted to know where in Ohio an > area known as Little Switzerland was. I lived in St. Clairsville in > 1998, and was told it was an area in Monroe Co. Is this correct? Thanks, > Ted. > > Ted Lee > Spring Arbor,(Jackson Co.) Mich.

Looking for any info on Richard Keene b abt 1811 in OH married Lucy Brewer Oct 21 1832 in Belmont County OH. 99% sure his father was Henry Keene but have no proof. Larry Copley moses@stlnet.com