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Hometown History: Lake Alma was once home to an island amusement park

May 12, 2026History, Latest News

Check out May’s Hometown History article featuring the history of Lake Alma.

https://www.thetelegramnews.com/articles/hometown-history-11/

The old wooden bridge connecting Davis Island to the main lake.

C.K. Davis, the builder of Lake Alma, pictured behind the wheel of a car.

An aerial shot of Lake Alma from an unknown year.

Davis Island in Lake Alma as it looked in 1907

Cars and people along the lake’s edge.

The ladies walk on Davis Island and a recreational boat in the water.

Ice-skating on the lake during an unknown winter.

The beach being put to good use.

C.K. Davis and an unknown man on the Ladies Walk on Davis Island.

The casino on Davis Island.

The original bridge to Davis Island.

Another ice-skating shot from an unknown year.

A postcard featuring the island and a boat on the lake.

A more modern aerial view of the lake.

An early morning shot of the lake.

Tags: hometown history, Jackson County, Lake Alma, Vinton County, Wellston