Local History

The lake (Clark Lake) was named by Robert Clark, of Monroe, a government surveyor in this area, in 1824.  In 1833, George Stranahan settled on the north side, west end of the lake, and the village which developed was called Clarklake.  A station on the C., J. & M. Railroad.  Jay D. Reed became its first postmaster on April 25, 1896.

Informational excerpts from Michigan Place Names, by Walter Romig, L.H.D.

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