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Reichel Lake
Location of the lake in the state of Washington, USA.
Location of the lake in the state of Washington, USA.
Reichel Lake
Location in Washington (state)
Location Thurston County, Washington
Coordinates 46°49′33″N 122°35′28″W / 46.8258696°N 122.5912354°W / 46.8258696; -122.5912354
Type lake
Surface area 9 acres (3.6 ha)

Reichel Lake is a small, pretty lake located in Thurston County, Washington, in the U.S. state of Washington. It's a natural body of water, meaning it wasn't created by people. The lake covers an area of about 9 acres, which is roughly the size of seven football fields!

What's in a Name?

Reichel Lake got its name from an early settler in the area. His name was Louis Reighel, and he arrived in the 1880s. Many places are named after important people or events from the past. This helps us remember the history of a region.

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