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Dutch in the Calumet Region

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Indiana, Lake County, Highland
Dutch immigrants after 1850 began moving to this area because of its similarities to their homeland. They helped to locate ditches to drain water from the extensive marshes, leaving rich land to expand successful horticultural activities.

(Horticulture & Forestry • Settlements & Settlers) Includes location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

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