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how did black lake get its name

Hi Pauline, this question has been asked before and the general opinion is that it relates to the clay and coal mining carried out in the area resulting in 'marlholes'. These would then fill with a mixture of  black sludge and water creating lakes/pools........

(If you enter Black Lake into the 'search' box all is revealed)

Hope this helps..

Essa..