Dogs on frozen Sylvan Lake Indiana

Fall lake beauty


Gene Stratton-Porter​

 


​Our famous Gene Stratton-Porter
State Historic Site is nestled on 125-acres of lakefront property on Sylvan Lake with formal gardens & Gene's historic Limberlost North cabin with views of Sylvan Lake's "Big Island." Gene referred to her view, as her million-dollar view; Beauty which inspired many of Gene's famous novels, poetry and nature photography. 
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Fun on Sylvan

Current dates and descriptions of our big events and best fundraisers for SLIA



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Fall trees lake shore of Sylvan Lake


Go To Rome City's Chamber​

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Kids fishing on Sylvan Lkae Indiana

2022 Independence Day fireworks celebration on Sylvan Lake Indiana! Stunning Photo by Jessica Morris.

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LOGO of Chamber of Commerce
Gene Stratton-Porter home, Sylvan


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Town Signage for Sylvan Lake Indiana


SYLVAN Lake

Indiana 


- Ski Lake, all-season lake

- Big Island dock & trails

- Awesome public boat launch 

- Great fishing & tournaments

- 16-miles of natural shoreline 

- 669 acres of glistening water

- Home of Gene Stratton-Porter​


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Ski Lake. Fishing Lake. Sylvan Lake!


Winter lake sights

Photo courtesy Carolyn Johnson

Summer lake fun​


COnnEct with Sylvan Lake

home of famous author & Photographer, Gene Stratton-porter.

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Big Winners at Sylvan

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Sylvan Lake, 844 Kelly Street, Rome City, IN 46784  |   Lake contact: (260) 854-9862  r.a. stone interior designs | Quick email   info@sylvanlakeindiana.org

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Fireworks display on Sylvan Lake
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Tour of Sylvan​


Lovely video scenes of the State Historic Site, Gene Stratton-Porter and Sylvan lake in the town of Rome City, Indiana.




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All-season Sylvan Lake, Located in historic 

Rome City, Indiana.


​Sylvan Lake's 16-miles of gorgeous shoreline & 669 acres of water are the perfect destination for water skiers and travelers looking for small town charm with beauty and relaxation on the lake.  Sylvan is a man-made lake consisting of 5 "basins"  and the 
Big Island, nature trails, boat docks and island church services.  


The Town of Rome City  is a tourist destination and an ideal stop while visiting northeastern Indiana.  Sylvan Lake Indiana hosts many of Rome City's finest tourist attractions including: The internationally famous Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site, "The Big Island,", Sylvan Cellars Event Center, and​​  our premiere  B-I-N-G-O hall.

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