Lieber SRA to celebrate 70th anniversary July 1

CLOVERDALE -- In 1952, Cagles Mill Lake was built as Indiana’s first flood control reservoir, protecting the Eel and White river watersheds.

Mill Creek feeds the 1,400-acre lake and is home to Cataract Falls. In 1953 the Lieber State Recreation Area was designated as a state park on the shores of the lake.

On Saturday, July 1 Lieber will host a celebration of its 70th anniversary with a full day of activities and programs, including a “Meet Colonel Lieber” presentation at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. as well as a cornhole tournament at 3 p.m. and a 1950s-themed ice cream social at 6 p.m. sponsored by the Friends of Lieber SRA.

While everyone is invited to attend the events of the day, to aid in the celebration all former and current staff are invited to attend any of the activities and be the guests of the Friends of Lieber at the ice cream social.

During the day there will be opportunities for chances to win free prizes and receive other memorabilia.

Normal gate fees for the park will apply.