History of Lake LeAnn
The Two Man-Made Lakes were Developed in the Early 1960's.
Lake LeAnn is a private "All Sports" lake community, comprised of two separate lake basins with approximately 470 total acres of water and approximately 9 miles of shoreline. Our water levels are controlled by two man-made dams. The two man-made lakes were developed in the early 1960's on 1,250 acres of assembled farm properties and existing small natural lakes. Lake Leann forms the headwaters of the Grand River, the longest river in Michigan (260 miles). Our community now includes 2,201 platted lots, with 743 Lakefront properties and 1,458 Lake access properties in 15 developed subdivisions.
Scenic Views in All Four-Seasons
Our beautiful private community offers numerous amenities including clear spring water, beautiful sandy beaches, private parks with gated boat launches, many paved roads with picturesque subdivisions of mature hardwood and pine trees. Our natural non-suburban environment is rich with wildlife and scenic views in all four-seasons. We are truly a spectacular private development that is one of the real jewels in the vicinity of the Irish Hills.
Our board is committed to maintaining our water quality to assure the continued recreational enjoyment of our lakes. We have approximately 14 varieties of fish in our lakes, predominantly warm water species and our Association continues to restock the lakes annually. Member anglers enjoy great fishing on our lakes year-round.
Our community is managed by a strong Lake LeAnn Property Owners Association, with a 15-Member Board of Directors. The efforts of our Member/Board and Committees have helped to keep housing values very strong.
With nearby communities of Somerset Center, Brooklyn, Addison, Jonesville, Hillsdale and Jackson, we have an abundance of golfing, shopping and restaurants with much to see and do. The Michigan International Speedway is a short 12-miles away. McCourtie Park, on the National Register of Historic Places, is right around the corner.
Located in the Historic Irish Hills Vicinity
Lake LeAnn is located in Hillsdale County, on U.S. Highway 12, west of Somerset Center, in the beautiful and historic Irish Hills vicinity. The Old Sauk Trail (now Highway-12), is rich in history and widely known for its natural beauty. This territory was originally known to the Indians and then traveled by the early settlers moving west from Detroit to Chicago and was also traveled by LaSalle and the fur traders.