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History[edit]
Native American tribes occupied the lake long before European settlers.
French-Canadian trappers and fur traders arrived from the Hudson-Bay Company but soon were replaced by the American Fur Company. However, Ann Lake soon became a site for those interested in lumbering. During this time, towns and camps emerged [1]. Lake Ann got its name from the wife of William S. Judd, an early settler.[2] Early settlements were known for their local legends. Present day historical societies have collections of newspaper clippings and hand-written accounts describing celebrity trappers, lumberjacks, and river drovers. [1]
In the 1970’s, the city of Chanhassen developed their first city park on the south shore of the lake known as Lake Ann Park. The park was built during a population growth spur. The park was part of a redevelopment plan which included adding more companies to the area which brought in more residents. Today, Lake Ann Park in one of many parks in the city. [3]
In March of 2017, Lake Ann was one of the hardest hit areas from a EF-1 tornado with winds peaking at 107 miles per hours. The tornado was 300 yards wide with a path of almost nine miles. The tornado knocked down trees, power lines, and docks. Thankfully, no injuries or deaths resulted from the tornado.[4]
- ^ a b "2018 Minnesota Fishing Regulations".
- ^ Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p. 85.
- ^ "2018 Minnesota Fishing Regulations".
- ^ "2018 Minnesota Fishing Regulations".