Clear Lake History

Summer in Northern Indiana Vacation Travel Brochure (1935 edition) (1934 edition) (pdf, allow 30 sec.)
Articles and advertisements from the 1930s, when our lakes were destination resorts.

Clear Lake Historical Postcard Collections
Ordinary picture postcards have come to provide a unique photographic history of Clear Lake.

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

Bowensburg - A Step Back in Time
A description of the town of Bowensburg that was platted near Clear Lake but apparently never built. Submitted by Jerry Dirig 

The Clear Lake Story  (pdf, allow 30 seconds)
A collection of history and memoirs collected from factual records and memories of early residents.
Published in 1982 in observance of the 50th anniversary of the incorporation of the Town of Clear Lake.

The following have been contributed for the Second Edition of the Clear Lake Story:

"Memories of My Summers at the Lake" by Denis Eble  (pdf, allow 30 sec.)
A wonderful short story about the author's youthful visits to Clear Lake

"Lake House" by Brandi Fishburn  (pdf, allow 30 sec.)
"This beautiful, charming, gorgeous, exquisite place where I go to dream."

Contributions to the Second Edition of the Clear Lake Story Second Edition are welcomed. Please send your submission to history@clearlakeindiana.org

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.