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

Clear Lake Historical Postcard Collections  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 (excerpt)  A description of Clear Lake in the year 1913. You can also read the entire report booklet.

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.

"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 Baptist Church 1864 - 1989 - by Warner Reed

History of the Clear Lake Lutheran Church 1937 to the present day (link opens in a new window.)

History of Steuben County Clear Lake Township - 1885  An early history of our township.

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.

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