Cherry Lake, Florida
Cherry Lake, Florida | ||
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ZIP code 32340 |
Cherry Lake is an unincorporated community in Madison County, Florida, United States.[1]
History
The area was originally known by the indigenous Americans as Ocklawaha, and was first settled in the early 1830s, when Lucius A. Church purchased 2,000 acres (809 ha) for a plantation. The name of the area was formally changed to Cherry Lake in 1837, reflecting the name of the body of water it borders.[2] The lake covers 405 acres (164 ha) and its name is derived from the native cherry trees that can be found along the lake's edge.[3][4]
In the early 1930s the Federal
In 1937 4-H youth organization purchased 12 acres (5 ha) of land adjacent to the lake and established a camp there.[6][7]
Geography
Cherry Lake is at Latitude 30°37'06", Longitude 83°25'20".[8]
Gallery
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Augustus Aikens and friend in Cherry Lake
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Cherry lake Public Beach
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Cherry Lake Boat Ramp
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Public beach and playground
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Cherry Lake Fire Rescue
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4-H camp
See also
References
- ^ "Florida Geographic Names, Volume 1". U.S.G.S. Topographic Division, Office of Research & Technical Standards, National Center. 1981: 70.
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(help) - ^ "USGS Site Map for USGS 02319150 CHERRY LAKE NR CHERRY LAKE FL". waterdata.usgs.gov.
- ^ "Cherry Lake". Lake County Water Atalas. Lake County Water Authority. Retrieved April 21, 2020.
- ^ a b c "History of Cherry Lake". Green Publishing Inc. April 7, 2016. Retrieved April 21, 2020.
- ^ ISBN 9781439659021.
- ^ "Madison County, Florida: Where the Past is a Destination". Visit Florida. Retrieved April 21, 2020.
- ^ "Camp Cherry Lake". Florida 4-H. University of Florida. Retrieved April 21, 2020.
- ^ "USGS Site Map for USGS 02319150 CHERRY LAKE NR CHERRY LAKE FL". waterdata.usgs.gov.
External links
Media related to Cherry Lake, Florida at Wikimedia Commons