Let’s Celebrate 100 years of Magical Freeman Lake! Freeman Fest August 9th
Let’s celebrate a 100 years of the Lake Life! Saturday August 9th at White Oaks RV & Campground. We have so much to be grateful for. We have a full line up of family fun! A proclamation from our elected officials. The grandson of Roger Freeman will bring a message from the family. Four Bands. A flyover from the Flying Hooligans. A petting zoo. Even a T‑Shirt cannon targeting floating boaters! The fun begins at 12:00 Noon! Bring the whole family and your swimsuit! Come enjoy the music. Come enjoy your Lake neighbors. Come celebrate what Roger Freeman created for us all! A big thank you to all our sponsors including Enjoy White County, The Carroll County Chamber of Commerce, The Madam Carroll, Susan’s Freeman Bay, SFLECC, and of course, White Oaks RV & Campground.
The Official Centennial Freeman Lake Flag 1925 – 2025, Wavy stripes for the water. Five stars. 1. Roger Freeman 2. Oakdale Dam 3. The 1974 tornado in which five people lost their lives in the Lake 4. The endangered mussel situation that we overcame 5. The wonderful people and businesses that call Freeman Lake home
On April 18th, 1925 the Indiana Conservation Corporation proclamation that the newly formed reservoir behind the nearly completed Oakdale Dam be known as “Freeman Lake”. This was in honor of Roger Freeman the visionary engineer who designed and oversaw construction of both dams, the Norway and the Oakdale. These dams brought the first reliable electricity to central Indiana and two of the best lakes to the midwest! Roger Freeman passed in January of 1925, six months before the Oakdale Dam was completed. The workers rallied and completed it in record time… “For Roger!” Get ready for a year long celebration. Let’s all raise our glasses a propose a toast… “To Roger!” Talk to us, share your photos. If you have any questions, please email and we will respond quickly. Follow us on Facebook. Remember one thing, If you’re lucky to live by the Lake, you’re lucky enough!
How will you celebrate The Freeman Lake Centennial?
Well we are biased, but Lake Freeman is absolutely amazing. If you are looking for a lake house here’s your check list—
1. Ten miles long, not a boring puddle
2. Sand bottom, no muck
3. A big variety of homes and price points
4. A fantastic sandbar for a boating destination
5. Restaurants, beach bars and a giant party boat
6. Great ramps
7. A full service Marina
8. Incredible wildlife including abundant Bald Eagles
9. An island and historic Bridge
10. Great fishing
A Touching Video "A Good Run"
Here is an incredibly touching show that recaps one mans memories and gets to the heart of the special experience that is boating. We’ve all had many of these moments on Lake Freeman. It was produced and posted courtesy of Discover Boating. Enjoy!
Lake Freeman has
Over 50 miles of shoreline!
