Lake County
Lake County by Maureen Garcia Carpenter, published by Arcadia Publishing Library Editions on September 7, 2005, offers a detailed exploration of the region surrounding Clear Lake, the oldest lake in North America. This 130-page book delves into the area’s rich history, from its origins with the Pomo Indians to the establishment of Lake County in 1861, highlighting the natural beauty and cultural significance of the landscape shaped by Mount Konocti.
Readers will discover how the serene environment and abundant mineral hot springs attracted visitors to resorts like Bartlett and Harbin, while notable figures such as prizefighters Gentleman Jim Corbett and John L. Sullivan trained locally. The narrative also covers the economic foundations of towns like Lakeport and Kelseyville, emphasizing agriculture, tourism, and recreation. Through its pages, Lake County presents a comprehensive look at the historical and cultural tapestry of this unique region in the United States.
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The slopes of a cooled volcano, Mount Konocti, reflect in the waters of Clear Lake, the oldest lake in North America. Home to Pomo Indians for millennia, the region’s first immigrants settled near Kelseyville. Mendocino and Napa Counties vied for ownership of Clear Lake, but disputes ended when a new county formed in 1861. The serene, natural landscape, plentiful mineral hot springs, and remote location attracted thousands of visitors to large resorts like Bartlett, Harbin, and Seigler Springs. Prizefighters came from all over the nation, including Gentleman Jim Corbett and John L. Sullivan, who trained at separate local resorts for their 1892 title bout. Tourists and residents traveled in style on the steamer, City of Lakeport. Lake County towns like Lakeport, Lower Lake, Kelseyville, Upper Lake, and Middletown based their economy on agriculture and orchard crops as well as tourism and recreation, but this ancient lake remained and remains at the heart of all.
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