The Monroe area has consistently been the American region with the highest percentage of people descended from those of Swiss nationality. Most local residents who have Swiss heritage are of Anabaptist faith, or have Swiss Mennonite and Swiss Amish backgrounds, as this area of Indiana was settled by Swiss Anabaptists in the 1800s. Local Amish still speak a Swiss German dialect, which is distinct from most other Amish, who speak a Pennsylvania German dialect.
The Monroe area has consistently been the American region with the highest percentage of people descended from those of Swiss nationality Most local residents who have Swiss heritage are of Anabaptist faith or have Swiss Mennonite and Swiss Amish backgrounds as this area of Indiana was settled by Swiss Anabaptists in the 1800s Local Amish still speak a Swiss German dialect which is distinct from most other Amish who speak a Pennsylvania German dialect