Guilford Lake is a lake in
Columbiana County, Ohio
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, in the
United States
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History
Guilford Lake was constructed as a canal feed and reservoir for the Sandy and Beaver Canal in 1834. Guilford Lake was named for Edward H. Gill, a canal engineer responsible for the lake's creation.
Recreation
The lake is incorporated within Guilford Lake State Park, which was established in 1949.
The park includes a small campground to the north side of the lake, a small beach and a playground. Facilities with paddle and pontoon boat rentals are available along with a public boat launch ramp on the shore. The park is home to many species of wildlife and attracts migrating birds. It is also surrounded by many homes, with both seasonal and permanent residents.
See also
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List of lakes in Ohio
The following is a list of lakes in Ohio. According to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, there are approximately 50,000 lakes and small ponds in the U.S. state of Ohio, with a total surface area of about . About 2,200 of these lakes are ...
References
Lakes of Ohio
Bodies of water of Columbiana County, Ohio
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