Lake George, Indiana
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Lake George can refer to one of three places in Indiana:
The Mill Pond (and dam built in the 1930s) are located at the south end of the lake, where the once-prosperous community of Jamestown is located. Important land features include Brown's point and Grandy's (also, known as Kope Kon) point. Historical commercial enterprises include Wolfe's (typically called Wolfie's) grocery store at the Mill Pond, Clay's restaurant, Lake George Retreat restaurant and Lake George Marina. Lake George Marina was acquired by Dream Toy Store in 2009, and is now called Dream Toy Store at Lake George. They are the only Marina on the lake.
The lake is home to the international headquarters of the Inland cat
Class Sailing Association and the home of the Lake George Cottagers Association, established in 1927. Once almost exclusively surrounded by seasonal cottages, the lake is now the year-round home to most residents. Many older cottages/vacation homes are being demolished or completely rebuilt into larger permanent homes.
It is commonly rumored that John Dillinger and members of his infamous bank-robbing gang hid out on a lake front home that still stands on the lake today. The location was supposedly chosen due to its proximity to the Indiana/Michigan state line, making it easier for the gang to evade local police.
Big Al's Lakeside Funfest is celebrated on the Indiana side of the lake every year during the third weekend of July. Events (which include fireworks, fishing contests, water skiing, swimming, etc) are open to all visitors and residents. The next Funfest is scheduled July 26-29, 2012, according to Big Al's Lakeside Funfest page on Facebook.
- A recreational lake on the Indiana-Michigan statelineBorderBorders define geographic boundaries of political entities or legal jurisdictions, such as governments, sovereign states, federated states and other subnational entities. Some borders—such as a state's internal administrative borders, or inter-state borders within the Schengen Area—are open and...
. This lake is 2/3 in Steuben County, IndianaSteuben County, IndianaSteuben County is a county located in the northeast corner of the U.S. state of Indiana. As of 2010, the population was 34,185. The county seat is Angola...
and 1/3 in Branch County, MichiganBranch County, Michigan-Demographics:As of the 2000 census, there were 45,787 people, 16,349 households, and 11,575 families residing in the county. The population density was 90 people per square mile . There were 19,822 housing units at an average density of 39 per square mile...
. Nearby towns are Fremont, IndianaFremont, IndianaFremont is a town in Fremont Township, Steuben County, Indiana, United States. The population was 2,138 at the 2010 census. Settled in 1834 as Willow Prairie, it became the Village of Brockville when it was platted in 1837. In 1848, it was renamed to honor John C...
, Angola, IndianaAngola, IndianaAngola is a city in Pleasant Township, Steuben County, Indiana, United States. The population was 8,612 at the 2010 census. The city is the county seat of Steuben County . Angola was founded by Thomas Gale and Cornelius Gilmore. Angola is home to Trine University...
, Kinderhook, Michigan, and Coldwater, MichiganColdwater, MichiganColdwater is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 10,945. It is the county seat of Branch County....
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The Mill Pond (and dam built in the 1930s) are located at the south end of the lake, where the once-prosperous community of Jamestown is located. Important land features include Brown's point and Grandy's (also, known as Kope Kon) point. Historical commercial enterprises include Wolfe's (typically called Wolfie's) grocery store at the Mill Pond, Clay's restaurant, Lake George Retreat restaurant and Lake George Marina. Lake George Marina was acquired by Dream Toy Store in 2009, and is now called Dream Toy Store at Lake George. They are the only Marina on the lake.
The lake is home to the international headquarters of the Inland cat
Inland cat
Inland Cat is a class of one- or two-man sailboats, almost exclusively found on Lake George, Indiana/Michigan. The craft is approximately 14.5 feet in length, with a 4.5 foot beam. The sail is a Marconi rig , with the mast far forward on the hull, as is the norm for a cat boat...
Class Sailing Association and the home of the Lake George Cottagers Association, established in 1927. Once almost exclusively surrounded by seasonal cottages, the lake is now the year-round home to most residents. Many older cottages/vacation homes are being demolished or completely rebuilt into larger permanent homes.
It is commonly rumored that John Dillinger and members of his infamous bank-robbing gang hid out on a lake front home that still stands on the lake today. The location was supposedly chosen due to its proximity to the Indiana/Michigan state line, making it easier for the gang to evade local police.
Big Al's Lakeside Funfest is celebrated on the Indiana side of the lake every year during the third weekend of July. Events (which include fireworks, fishing contests, water skiing, swimming, etc) are open to all visitors and residents. The next Funfest is scheduled July 26-29, 2012, according to Big Al's Lakeside Funfest page on Facebook.
- A recreational lake in Hobart, IndianaHobart, IndianaHobart is home to many thriving businesses in its downtown shopping district, including the historic Art Theatre.Hobart is also home to the Westfield Southlake Shopping Mall and many surrounding retailers and restaurants, although most businesses are required to list their addresses as Merrillville...
formed by damming Deep River.
- A lake on the outskirts of Hammond, IndianaHammond, IndianaHammond is a city in Lake County, Indiana, United States. It is part of the Chicago metropolitan area. The population was 80,830 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Hammond is located at ....
, partially filled in when building the main north-south thoroughfare through the city.