LAKE TOXAWAY:
The very sight of lake Toxaway attracts the viewers with surprise because this lake is an artificial lake constructed by mankind.Lake Toxaway is the largest privately held lake in North Carolina. The lake is man-made and covers 640 acres. It is fed by natural streams, reaches depths of 60 feet, and the shoreline is 14 miles. The lake flows out onto Toxaway Falls and then continues down the Toxaway River.
The lake was filled originally in 1902 by E. H. Jennings, who visited what is now Lake Toxaway in the 1890's and saw that the area held great potential. Jennings was a entrepreneur who was responsible for creating many resorts, including the Toxaway Inn. The inn was a popular resort for the rich and famous from its opening in 1903. Guests included Henry Ford, Harvey Firestone, and Thomas Edison. In 1916, the lake's earthen dam gave way draining the lake overnight, as a result to heavy rains.
Today, the lake is still in use by the families who live within the Lake Toxaway Estates. Most of the residents in the area treat Lake Toxaway as a second home for vacationing during the summer months
The lake was filled originally in 1902 by E. H. Jennings, who visited what is now Lake Toxaway in the 1890's and saw that the area held great potential. Jennings was a entrepreneur who was responsible for creating many resorts, including the Toxaway Inn. The inn was a popular resort for the rich and famous from its opening in 1903. Guests included Henry Ford, Harvey Firestone, and Thomas Edison. In 1916, the lake's earthen dam gave way draining the lake overnight, as a result to heavy rains.
Today, the lake is still in use by the families who live within the Lake Toxaway Estates. Most of the residents in the area treat Lake Toxaway as a second home for vacationing during the summer months
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