Clear Lake History

Summer in Northern Indiana Vacation Travel Brochure (1935 edition) (1934 edition) Articles and advertisements from the 1930s, when our lakes were destination resorts.

Clear Lake Historical Postcard Collections  Ordinary picture postcards provide a photographic history of Clear Lake.

Steuben County Historical Maps  Steuben County maps from the 1800s show the growth of the railroads.

Bowensburg - A Step Back in Time  The town of Bowensburg was platted near Clear Lake but never built.

Boating Disaster on Clear Lake  On July 4, 1859 eleven people drowned by the capsizing of a boat.

The Clear Lake Story  A collection of history and memoirs collected from factual records and memories of early residents.

Biennial Report of the Commissioner of Fisheries and Game of Indiana  A Description of Clear Lake in the year 1915

A Place in My Heart  The cottage had been in our family for decades. But common sense said it was time to sell.

The following items have been contributed for the Second Edition of the Clear Lake Story. More contributions are welcomed. Please send your submission to history@clearlakeindiana.org

"Memories of My Summers at the Lake" by Denis Eble  A wonderful short story about the author's youthful visits to Clear Lake

"Lake House" by Brandi Fishburn  "This beautiful, charming, gorgeous, exquisite place where I go to dream."

History of the Clear Lake Lutheran Church compiled by Pastor Mark Gaertner Chronology of church events from 1937 to the present day. (link opens in a new window)

Year in Review - 2007  The year 2007 was an exceptionally busy year at Clear Lake with the Kasota Island preservation campaign and fundraisers,
sale of the old town hall and the Lions Club classic car show. Relive the fun by viewing the articles and flyers from some of the events.

Year in Review - 2008  We'll add articles and flyers to this year's page as the year progresses.

Newsletter Archive  Past issues of newsletters from the Yacht Club, Conservancy, and Association.