French Lake (Wright County, Minnesota)
French Lake is a lake in Wright County, in the U.S. state of Minnesota.[1]
| French Lake | |
|---|---|
  French Lake | |
| Location | Wright County, Minnesota |
| Coordinates | 45°12′32″N 94°9′41″W |
| Type | lake |
A large share of the early settlers near the lake being French Canadians caused the name to be selected.[2]
See also
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: French Lake (Wright County, Minnesota)
- Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p. 588.
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