See the "about me" profile to the right to learn what this is all about. Listed below are the 1st suggested names. Click on "comments" below to see the current vote tally. Please respond/blog your vote or a suggestion for another name by clicking on the pencil icon at the bottom:
Kichi Saga Lake - This region was known by the natives as Kichi Saga prior to the settlers arriving in the 1850's. The name Chisago comes from this word.
Lindberg Lake - Karl Lindberg farmed his whole life on the West side of the lake. The main penninsula of land on the lake is named Lindberg Point on the maps. Karl was a HUGE community activist including County Commissioner. This would be a great tribute to him and the Swedish heritage his name and this community came from.
Ojiketa Lake - This is the name of the Camp Fire Girls camp on the East side of the lake and obviously would also be appropriate. Ojiketa is an Ojibwa name meaning "Sweetness of Life"
What do you think? What suggestions would you give? Click on the word "comments" below to see the vote tally and/or click on the pencil icon to vote and leave your suggestions. Thanks for participating.
About Me
- John the lakeman
- I'm a resident on Green Lake for 22 years. I have always felt that the name "Green" degrades and demeans our wonderful lake. Obviously the name was given merely to describe what an early settler first saw. If they had named it "Blue" or "Chisago West" or ??? no problem. My objective is to have those of us who live on the lake to suggest and consider other possible lake names. I already presented this proposal to the Chisago City council and it is possible to change a name starting with a vote and referral by the city council. They asked that I poll the community and of course the internet is the best way. P.S. the loon photo above was taken on the lake this summer