The history of Lake County California derived its name from the many lakes most prominently clear and Clear Lake was formed more than 2 million years ago. Mt. Konocti formed gradually through numeric volcanic eruptions. Pomo Indians settled the area over 10,000 years before Spanish soldiers arrived in 1821. By the mid 1800s, the area was being settled by pioneers and Europeans. After being part of Mendocino, Colusa, and Napa counties, Lake County was formed on May 20, 1861.
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