Lake Lakengren, Ohio
Lake Lakengren (lock-n-grin, a Viking name meaning “Lake of the emerald green hills”)[1] is a census-designated place in Preble County, in the U.S. state of Ohio.[2] It is located in Gasper Township, 3 miles southwest of Eaton. The northern portion of Lakengren is served by Eaton Community Schools and the southern portion is served by the Preble Shawnee Local School District. In 2016, this gated community had a population of 3,383, making it the second largest population center in Preble County, after Eaton.[3]
Houses on Paint Creek Road, near the fire department
Lakengren is a private community. Lakengren is well known by nearby places as a great fishing spot.
History
Lake Lakengren had its start in the late 1960s as a planned community.[1]
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References
- "History of Lakengren" (PDF). Lakengren Property Owners Association. Retrieved 18 December 2015.
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lake Lakengren, Ohio
- Lake Lakengren, Ohio Population 2017, 2016
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