Lake Maxinkuckee
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Lake Maxinkuckee, covering 1,864 acres (754 ha), is the second largest natural lake in the U.S. state of Indiana . It is located near the town of Culver, Indiana in southwestern Marshall County. Lake Maxinkuckee has a maximum depth of 88 feet (27 m) and an average depth of 24 feet (7 m). Local residents and visitors practice ice fishing here, the most frequent catch being bluegill. Yellow perch, crappie, and bass are also common catches.
The first inhabitants of the lake area were Mound Builders, probably the Pottawattomie or Miami. Several mounds were built on the banks of the lake, the largest being "Pare Mound," probably used as a point of reference for the natives. The first white settlers came in 1836, bringing with them Henry Harrison Culver, for whom the local town is named. He constructed the Culver Military Academy in 1890.
[edit] External Links
- History of the Lake Maxinkuckee Lighthouse (GoCulver.com)
- Historical information and genealogical records
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