Lake of Egypt is named after Little Egypt, another name for Southern Illinois. 1 июл. 2018 г.
How did Lake of Egypt get its name?
Lake of Egypt was founded by Southern Illinois Power Cooperative (SIPC) to supply cooling water to their newly constructed coal burning power plant. The lake was created in 1962 by damming the south fork of the Saline River. The name was chosen from the nickname "Little Egypt" of Southern Illinois.
Who owns Lake of Egypt?
As a privately owned lake, Lake of Egypt is subject to regulation by its owners and the state. SIPC owns the Lake of Egypt and the shoreline up to the 505 elevation and in some instances up to the 510 elevation.
Is Lake of Egypt clean?
Beautiful shoreline that is part of Shawnee National Forest. There is not much here as far as marinas, restaurants, etc go- which is great because it's not crowded! It's quiet and the people are very friendly and the lake very clean.
Where is Lake of Egypt?
Lake of Egypt is a reservoir in the Little Egypt region of the U.S. state of Illinois. It is located six miles south of Marion, Illinois and covers 2,300 acres with 90 miles of shoreline.
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