Why Visit the Lake of the Ozarks - Its Rich History!
There are a lot of reasons to visit the beautiful Lake of the Ozarks , year-round. One of those great reasons is the rich history the area has. Spend your vacation exploring the area and benefitting from rich stories and beautiful sights your whole family will love seeing. Keep reading to learn more about the Lake of the Ozarks, its original inhabitants, the start of the dam, and more! (And don't forget to reserve comfortable, beautiful lodging with Ozark Yacht Club while you're here!) (Photo Credit: FunLake.com) History Snapshot The Lake of the Ozarks was first inhabited by the Osage Indians. As time passed, explorers came into the area (including Lewis and Clark) and started developing the land in order to install railroads and small communities. In 1929, Union Electric Company of St. Louis began constructing the dam that has created the Lake we know and love today. Lake's Major Cities & Their History The Lake brought a lot of businesses and homeowners to the area a...