Kafralu Island facts for kids
Kafralu Island was a special island built by people in 1911. It was created on a sandy area next to Cedar Point in Northeast Ohio. This island was made to be a fun place for families to visit and enjoy.
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Building Kafralu Island
Louis E. Wagner and his sons worked for about twenty years to build Kafralu Island. They brought in many logs and a lot of earth and rocks to create the island. This was a big project that took a long time and a lot of effort.
How the Island Got Its Name
Louis Wagner gave the island its unique name, Kafralu. He combined parts of the names of his family members. The "Ka" came from his wife, Katherine. The "Fra" came from his son, Frank. And the "Lu" came from his other son, Louis. It was a way to make the island truly a family place.
Life on the Island
Mr. Wagner built small cottages on Kafralu Island. His family and other people used these cottages during the summer. It was a popular spot for hunting, fishing, and enjoying summer vacations. Imagine spending your summers on your own private island!
Kafralu Island Today
In the 1930s, Kafralu Island was connected to Cedar Point. This made it easier to get to. After Louis Wagner passed away in 1941, the island was sold to the Cedar Point Company.
You can still see parts of Kafralu Island today. If you travel along the Cedar Point Causeway, look to the west side. You will see a large grassy and wooded area. That is what remains of Kafralu Island, a reminder of its interesting past.
