Lake Washington (Le Sueur and Blue Earth counties, Minnesota)
Lake Washington is a lake in Le Sueur County, Minnesota and Blue Earth County, Minnesota, in the United States.[1] The lake has a regional park, located on the northwest shore, which was acquired in two phases in 1971 and 1978. The park serves as a campgrounds area.[2] The first structure on the lake was built in 1898.[3] The lake has a summer camp for children on the lake, Camp Patterson, which hosts an average of 2,500 kids throughout the summer.[4]
| Lake Washington | |
|---|---|
  Lake Washington | |
| Location | Le Sueur County, Minnesota |
| Coordinates | 44°15′4″N 93°51′36″W |
| Type | lake |
Lake Washington was named for President George Washington.[5]
See also
- List of lakes in Minnesota
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lake Washington
- Tkrohn@mankatofreepress.com, Tim Krohn. "Initial funding comes for planned $7M Lake Washington park upgrade". Mankato Free Press. Retrieved 2020-08-30.
- nmadsen@mankatofreepress.com, Nancy Madsen. "Wood family seeks buyer for first home on Lake Washington". Mankato Free Press. Retrieved 2020-08-30.
- dgreenwood@mankatofreepress.com, Dan Greenwood. "Camp Patterson won't host groups during outbreak; renovation projects planned instead". Mankato Free Press. Retrieved 2020-08-30.
- Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p. 64.
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