Lake Lime (Wisconsin) facts for kids
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 Lake Lime
Location in Wisconsin
Lake Lime
Location in the United States
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| Location | Portage County, Wisconsin |
| Coordinates | 44°25′15″N 89°20′42″W / 44.42083°N 89.34500°W |
| Type | lake |
| Etymology | deposits of lime which were processed in a lakeside lime kiln |
Lake Lime is a cool lake located in Portage County, Wisconsin, in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. Sometimes people also call it "Lime Lake."
What is Lake Lime?
Lake Lime is a natural body of fresh water. It's a place where you can find different kinds of plants and animals that live in and around the water. Lakes are important for nature and for people too.
Why "Lime" Lake?
Have you ever wondered why Lake Lime has such a unique name? It's because of something special that used to be found nearby! The lake was named for deposits of a material called lime.
The History of Lime
Lime is a white, powdery substance. It's made from rocks like limestone. Long ago, people used to process these lime deposits right by the lake. They did this in a special building called a lime kiln. A lime kiln is like a big oven that heats up limestone to create lime. This lime was used for many things, like making cement or improving soil for farming. So, the lake got its name from this important local industry.
