Lake George

Lake George can refer to one of three places in Indiana: Lake George – Steuben County This recreational lake is on the Indiana-Michigan state line, located two-thirds in Steuben County and one-third in Branch County, Michigan. Nearby towns are Angola and Fremont in Indiana and Coldwater and Kinderhook in Michigan. A 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, Kope Kon Point, and the Mill Pond. Commercial enterprises include Clay's restaurant, Lake George Retreat restaurant, Tom's Donuts, and Lake George Marina. The lake is home to the international headquarters of the Inland cat Class Sailing Association. The 16' long sailboats with a single sail were built by residents who owned a Fort Wayne fiberglass company in the 1960's and 1970's. The Lake George Cottagers Association was established in 1927. The LGCA website is www.lakegeorgein.com. Cottagers have also established The Lake George Conservancy in the 2005 to protect surrounding land and to preserve the lake environs. Once almost exclusively surrounded by seasonal cottages which all had nicknames. The lake is now the year-round home to many residents. Many older cottages have been completely rebuilt into larger permanent homes. Annual festivities include 4th of July Fireworks and Labor Day Luminaries. 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 on Lane 201A. 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. The cottage belonged to Homer VanMeter, a prominent member of Dillinger's gang, who is buried in the Lindenwood cemetery in Fort Wayne, IN. Lake George is approximately 500 acres and is 82' at its deepest point. The shape of the lake is said to resemble a squirrel. There is significant historical evidence of Native American inhabitants living around Lake George. Lake George in Hobart – Lake County This recreational lake was formed by the damming of Deep River in 1845 and is a medium-sized lake that winds its way through the city. It is a popular place for people to gather to walk along the city's waterfront. Musical entertainment can be found near the clock tower in Lakefront Park and at the Revelli Bandshell during the warm months. Fishing and boating are two popular lake activities. Lake George in Hammond – Lake County This shrunken lake consisting of a north and south basin is located east of Wolf Lake and Calumet Avenue in the city's Robertsdale neighborhood. The Lake George Trail, a 3.1-mile greenway, bisects the two basins. The Lost March Golf Course, located just south of the lake, has an 18- and 9-hole course, which is managed and maintained by the Hammond Port Authority. The lake was partially filled in when building the main north-south thoroughfares through the city.