History of Blue Heron Lake
The Founding of Blue Heron Lake
Originally a portion of Porter's Lake, the land that would become Blue Heron Lake, was bought by George Weisbrod and Christian Hess in the early 1900's. However, upon their death, the property was returned to the state. During this time, several cottages were developed but there was no formal club.
On November 19th, 1926, the property was purchased by thirteen men from Allentown, PA. Two of these thirteen original members, George H. Moritz and Robert Ritter, still count descendants as club members. On January 10th, 1927, the governor signed and sealed a charter for the "Blue Heron Development Company".
More members were invited into the club, in order to pay back the debt of purchasing the property. By 1930, there were 55 members of the club and slowly, the club developed into the community that it is today; a wonderful blend of sporting, relaxation and naturism.
Originally a portion of Porter's Lake, the land that would become Blue Heron Lake, was bought by George Weisbrod and Christian Hess in the early 1900's. However, upon their death, the property was returned to the state. During this time, several cottages were developed but there was no formal club.
On November 19th, 1926, the property was purchased by thirteen men from Allentown, PA. Two of these thirteen original members, George H. Moritz and Robert Ritter, still count descendants as club members. On January 10th, 1927, the governor signed and sealed a charter for the "Blue Heron Development Company".
More members were invited into the club, in order to pay back the debt of purchasing the property. By 1930, there were 55 members of the club and slowly, the club developed into the community that it is today; a wonderful blend of sporting, relaxation and naturism.