The Story of Alexander Findley
The above description of Alexander Findley and the formation of Findley Lake is taken from our Sesquicentennial Book 1824-1974. The building of ponds in the northeast was not unusual in those days, for power of mills and other small industries and the population would grow around such industry . To many the historic event is not that just a lake was made, but the shear beauty and unique nature of the 300 acre lake that was formed. The lake today undoubtedly would take nearly an act of congress to build and probably would not be allowed.
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Findley Lake is part of French Creek, one of the most bio-diversified creeks east of the Mississippi River. At one time our creek flowed north into what was then the St. Lawrence River but during the Glacial period reversed its flow and now flows south down to Pittsburgh and eventually into the Gulf of Mexico. This change combined two different ecosystems creating the great biodiversity. Findley Lake is considered to be second only to Chautauqua Lake in the county in beauty and recreational value.
You cannot help but wonder, did Mr. Findley ever realize the true beauty of the wonderful lake he made before he passed away. He was in litigation up until the day he died, indicted for keeping a nuisance that caused people to be sick. The cause of which was not in his control. We have to say he created a beautiful and wonderful lake that we can enjoy for all the generations to come, thanks to one man, Alexander Findley.
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Findley Lake is part of French Creek, one of the most bio-diversified creeks east of the Mississippi River. At one time our creek flowed north into what was then the St. Lawrence River but during the Glacial period reversed its flow and now flows south down to Pittsburgh and eventually into the Gulf of Mexico. This change combined two different ecosystems creating the great biodiversity. Findley Lake is considered to be second only to Chautauqua Lake in the county in beauty and recreational value.
You cannot help but wonder, did Mr. Findley ever realize the true beauty of the wonderful lake he made before he passed away. He was in litigation up until the day he died, indicted for keeping a nuisance that caused people to be sick. The cause of which was not in his control. We have to say he created a beautiful and wonderful lake that we can enjoy for all the generations to come, thanks to one man, Alexander Findley.