White Lake (Michigan)

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Template:Short description White Lake is the name of several lakes in the U.S. state of Michigan. The largest one is formed by the White River flowing to its mouth on Lake Michigan in Muskegon County.

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The 'Mouth' of the White River on Lake Michigan

Muskegon County

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The lake takes its name from the white clay that long formed around its banks, which in the 18th and 19th centuries was used for washing by the lake's Ottawa residents.[1] The Ottawa called the lake Waabigankiishkbogong, meaning "The Place of White Clay."[2]

Others

Other smaller lakes are located in the following counties:

Other White Lakes are in

See also

References

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