Indian Lake (Ohio)

Indian Lake is a lake in Logan County in western Ohio in the United States. It is approximately 15 mi (24 km) southeast of Lima. It is the source of the Great Miami River.

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Lake - Logan County - Ohio - United States - Lima - Great Miami River

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The lake was a well-known vacation resort and was popularized in song by The Cowsills during the 1960s. It remains a popular regional getaway place.

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The Cowsills - 1960s

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The lake itself is man made and has a very shallow average depth no greater than 6 feet. Without constant dredging of silt and muck from the bottom, the lake would fill up and become a wetlands. Stumps are prevalent in several areas and can cause a hazard for boaters to this day. The primary purpose of the lake today is recreation; fishing and boating being the most common activities. The lake is stocked with fish including Saugeye, and several fishing tournaments are held there each year.

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Several villages are located on or very near the lake. Russel's Point is a small village on the South end, with the village of Lakeview to the Southwest. Much of the lake area including the Indian Isles is of the Huntsville mailing address, although it is located several miles east.

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