Lake County facts for kids

Lake County is a name used for several different places, mostly counties, around the world. A county is a type of local government area. It's like a smaller part of a state or country, often with its own local government that helps manage things for the people living there.

Where are the Lake Counties?

Most places named Lake County are found in the United States. There is also one in New Zealand. These counties are often named because they are close to a large lake or many lakes.

Lake Counties in the United States

There are twelve counties named Lake County in the United States. Some of these are named because they are near the Great Lakes, which are huge freshwater lakes in North America.

Counties Near the Great Lakes

• Lake County, Illinois: This county is located in the state of Illinois.
• Lake County, Indiana: You can find this county in the state of Indiana.
• Lake County, Michigan: This county is part of the state of Michigan.
• Lake County, Minnesota: It is located in the state of Minnesota.
• Lake County, Ohio: This county is in the state of Ohio.

Other Lake Counties in the U.S.

Besides those near the Great Lakes, there are other Lake Counties across the country:

• Lake County, California: This county is in the sunny state of California.
• Lake County, Colorado: You'll find this county in the mountainous state of Colorado.
• Lake County, Florida: This county is located in the warm state of Florida.
• Lake County, Montana: It is part of the big sky state of Montana.
• Lake County, Oregon: This county is in the state of Oregon.
• Lake County, South Dakota: You can find this county in the state of South Dakota.
• Lake County, Tennessee: This county is located in the state of Tennessee.

Lake County in New Zealand

• Lake County, New Zealand: This was an old county in New Zealand. Today, its area is part of the Queenstown-Lakes District.

Related Places

• Green Lake County, Wisconsin: This is another county in the United States that has "Lake" in its name, located in Wisconsin.

See also

In Spanish: Condado de Lake para niños