White Lake, WI

White Lake is a small town located in the northwest corner of Wisconsin. The population was 1,812 at the 2010 census. White Lake is known for its lakes, forests, and rolling hills. The town's economy is based on tourism and agriculture.

The first settlers arrived in White Lake in 1853. The town was founded by Dr. John A. Harsdorf and his wife, Elizabeth (Baker) Harsdorf. They named the town after their home in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Early businesses included a blacksmith shop, a general store, and a sawmill.

Today, White Lake is home to several businesses including a hotel/motel, an ice cream shop, two restaurants, two banks, two gas stations/convenience stores, an antique store/gift shop, and several retail stores including a grocery store and a hardware store. There are also several churches in the town including Grace Lutheran Church (1868), First Presbyterian Church (1875), St John's Episcopal Church (1881), and Saint Mary Catholic Church (1906).

The primary source of income for residents of White Lake is tourism which includes fishing trips on nearby lakes as well as hiking trails in the local forests. Agriculture is also an important part of the local economy with crops grown on local farms including corn, soybeans, wheatgrass hay,, potatoes,, apples,, cherries,, pumpkins,, grapes,, blueberries,.