Lake Leelanau Live Cam
Located in downtown Lake Leelanau, Michigan
Hosted by:
- Dick's Pour House
- 103 East Philip St. - Lake Leelanau
- Michigan 49653 - United States
- 231-256-9912
- http://www.dickspourhouse.com/
Lake Leelanau History
Lake Leelanau is a natural freshwater lake located in Leelanau County, Michigan, USA. The lake is roughly 21 miles long and covers over 8,600 acres of surface area, making it the third largest inland lake in the state.
The history of Lake Leelanau dates back to the early 1800s when it was home to the indigenous Ojibwe people. The Ojibwe relied on the lake for fishing and transportation, and their influence can still be seen in the names of some of the lake's landmarks.
In the mid-1800s, European settlers began to arrive in the area and establish homes and farms around the lake. They used the lake for transportation and fishing, and the area soon became a popular tourist destination as well.