Tenmile Lake (Otter Tail County, Minnesota) facts for kids
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 Tenmile Lake
Location in Minnesota
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| Location | Otter Tail County, Minnesota |
| Coordinates | 46°7′39″N 95°58′14.5″W / 46.12750°N 95.970694°W |
| Type | lake |
Tenmile Lake is a beautiful lake located in Otter Tail County, which is in the U.S. state of Minnesota. It's a natural body of water that is part of the many lakes found in this region.
How Tenmile Lake Got Its Name
Have you ever wondered how places get their names? Tenmile Lake has an interesting story behind its name. It was named because of an old trail. This trail stretched from the Red River all the way to the lake. The trail was exactly ten miles (16 km) long. That's how the lake got its unique name, "Tenmile Lake"!
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