Monroe County, Michigan

Ottawa Lake

A small unincorporated community in Whiteford Township, about 3 miles north of the Ohio line and roughly 17 miles from downtown Toledo.

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4,590Population

1,811Households

86.8%Homeownership Rate

45.5 yrsMedian Age

Overview

Living in Ottawa Lake

Ottawa Lake is an unincorporated community in Whiteford Township, in the southwest corner of Monroe County near the Lenawee County line. It grew up around 1846 along the Erie and Kalamazoo Railroad, the first railway in the Michigan Territory, and its post office opened that same year. The station and tracks are long gone. Railway Road now follows the old rail path, and a Monroe County Historical Society marker recalls the railroad. The community centers on Brown Street and Memorial Highway (formerly Old US 223), about 3 miles west of US 23. The post office is at 8425 Brown Street, with the volunteer fire station across the street. The 49267 ZIP Code covers most of Whiteford Township, which was organized in 1834 and remains largely agricultural, and Whiteford Agricultural Schools has its campus on Consear Road.

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Stats: 2020 Census (Demographic and Housing Characteristics), Whiteford Township. Ottawa Lake is not a census-designated place and has no census figures of its own.. Photo: Notorious4life / Wikimedia Commons, CC0.

At a Glance

CountyMonroe

TownshipWhiteford

Distance to Toledo~17 miles

ZIP Code49267

Settled1846

What Makes It Special

Why Buyers Choose Ottawa Lake

Railroad Roots

Ottawa Lake was settled around 1846 along the Erie and Kalamazoo Railroad, and a county historical marker commemorates the line.

Whiteford Agricultural Schools

The district's elementary building and its combined middle/high school building share a campus at 6655 Consear Road.

Quick US 23 Access

Exit 3 (Consear Road) on US 23 serves the community, and US 223 runs just to the north.

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Parks & Recreation

Ottawa Lake Parks

Whiteford Stoneco Park

Sterns Rd at Whiteford Rd, Whiteford Township

Two miles of walking trails
18-hole disc golf course
Baseball/softball diamonds
Soccer fields
Pavilions and bird watching

Wheeler Preserve

Whiteford Center Rd at Section Rd, Lambertville

22-acre wildlife preserve
Views of deer and wild turkeys
No motorized vehicles or pets

White Park

Consear Rd at Douglas Rd, Bedford Township

Six ball diamonds
Tennis and pickleball courts
Exercise trail
Shelters, picnic tables and grills

Whiteford Agricultural Schools

Ottawa Lake Schools

Public

Whiteford Elementary School6655 Consear Rd, Ottawa Lake, MI 49267
Whiteford Middle School6655 Consear Rd, Ottawa Lake, MI 49267
Whiteford High School6655 Consear Rd, Ottawa Lake, MI 49267

School assignment is based on home address, and district boundaries do not always follow township or ZIP Code lines. Contact Whiteford Agricultural Schools directly to confirm which schools serve a specific property.

Frequently Asked

Ottawa Lake FAQ

What is Ottawa Lake, Michigan known for?

Ottawa Lake is a small rural community that grew up along the Erie and Kalamazoo Railroad in the 1840s. Today it is the post office town for most of Whiteford Township and home to Whiteford Agricultural Schools.

How far is Ottawa Lake from downtown Toledo?

Ottawa Lake is about 17 miles by road from downtown Toledo, Ohio, mainly by US 23.

What school district serves Ottawa Lake?

The community is served by Whiteford Agricultural Schools, whose elementary and middle/high school buildings are at 6655 Consear Road. Parts of the 49267 ZIP Code may fall in other districts, so confirm by address.

Is there an actual lake at Ottawa Lake?

Ottawa Lake is also the name of a mostly drained lakebed just north of the community. The Ottawa Lake Outlet stream carries drainage south through the township.

Where can I find outdoor recreation near Ottawa Lake?

Whiteford Stoneco Park, at Sterns and Whiteford Roads, has walking trails, disc golf and ball fields. Bedford Township's Wheeler Preserve and White Park are a short drive east.

What is the population of Ottawa Lake?

Ottawa Lake has no official population of its own because it is not a census-designated place. Whiteford Township, which includes it, had 4,590 residents in the 2020 Census.

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