Elizabeth Lake, Michigan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Elizabeth Lake, Michigan
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 Elizabeth Lake, Michigan
Location in Michigan
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Oakland |
| Township | Waterford |
| Settled | 1834 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes(s) |
48328 (Waterford)
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| Area code(s) | 248 |
| FIPS code | 26-84240 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1627218 |
Elizabeth Lake is a small community in Oakland County, Michigan, in the United States. It's not an official town with its own government. Instead, it's part of Waterford Township, Michigan. Because it's not a separate town, Elizabeth Lake doesn't have its own population numbers. It uses the same ZIP code as Waterford, which is 48328.
Early Mail Service
In 1834, the very first post office in Waterford Township opened. It was located on the north side of Elizabeth Lake. This post office was called the Lake Elizabeth Post Office.
The first person in charge of the mail there was William Terry. He was born in 1760 and had fought in the American Revolutionary War. He moved to Michigan in 1824.
The Lake Elizabeth Post Office stayed open for several years. It closed down in 1841.
How Elizabeth Lake Got Its Name
The community of Elizabeth Lake is named after the nearby lake. The lake itself was named after Elizabeth Cass. She was the wife of Lewis Cass, who was the Territorial Governor of Michigan at the time.
About the Lake
The body of water known as Elizabeth Lake is a beautiful natural feature. You can find it south of Elizabeth Lake Road and north of Cass–Elizabeth Road. It's also east of Cooley Lake Road and west of Cass Lake Road.
This lake has a sandy bottom. It covers about 363 acres, which makes it the 13th largest lake in Oakland County, Michigan. At its deepest point, Elizabeth Lake is about 72 feet deep.
