Lake Size: 1,350 acres Latitude: 40.763778 Longitude: -82.374 Lake Level Above Sea Level: 1,093 ft (333 m) Counties: Ashland County Cities: Mifflin
Information: There is a Historical Marker in the Day Use Area that recounts the story's of "Frontier Violence During the War of 1812" and "English-Allied Indian Attack's ". An attack took place within a mile of the dam site following the removal of the Piqua Indians from their tribal home area. The Indians first attack the home of the Frederick Zimmer family, and their neighbor Martin Rufferner, killing four. Several days later four more persons {one pioneer and three militamen} were killed while defending the home of the James Copus family, including Rev. James Copus. As you drive South on Ohio State Route 603 watch for the sign directing you to a historical monument erected to the memory of those settlers and soldiers who were killed. In 2006 a new fence was erected around the momuent, a photo is included in the photo section on this site. Members of the Copus family have held an annual reunion in this picninc area for years.
Miscellaneous Info
Charles Mill is a reservoir located in central Ohio near the junction of State Routes 430 and 603. Charles Mill Lake is a quiet and enjoyable place for boating, camping, fishing, hunting, or hiking. The lake is located in both Richland County (near Mansfield) and Ashland County (near Mifflin), with the dam located in Ashland County. This lake is located on the Black Fork of the Mohican River. Many local residents refer to Chales Mill Lake as Mifflin Lake due to its proximity to Mifflin, Ohio.
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