Gene Stratton-Porter home, Sylvan

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.


Kids fishing on Sylvan Lkae Indiana
Fall trees lake shore of Sylvan Lake

Fall lake beauty

Winter lake sights

Photo courtesy Carolyn Johnson


Archived Video

Tour of Sylvan


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




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. 
​​

Copyright 2013. All rights reserved.  Website by CLP Marketing LLC

Dogs on frozen Sylvan Lake Indiana

Gene Stratton-Porter​

 


Check out our helpful "Frequently Asked Questions", FAQ web page!!  Still have questions? Contact us and leave a message here:  CONTACT US


Town Signage for Sylvan Lake Indiana
GO TO B-I-N-G-O

Big Winners at Sylvan

Our biggest fundraiser for SLIA

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

COnnEct with Sylvan Lake

Summer lake fun


Sylvan Lake Indiana water and dog
LOGO of Chamber of Commerce
Follow Sylvan Lake Indiana on facebook
LOGO, Sylvan Lake Indiana

Ski Lake. Fishing Lake. Sylvan Lake!


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

.


SHOP ONLINE FOR SYLVAN GIFTS 

 SHOP GIFTS 

GO TO NEWS & EVENTS

Fun on Sylvan


New SHOP ONLINE Sylvan Lake clothing, hats, and more.

Checkout current dates and descriptions of our big events and best fundraisers for SLIA.





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

​​