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Discover. . The History of Lake White , Like many man-made lakes in Ohio, Lake White was constructed as part of the Ohio and Erie Canal. After a struggle with the town of Piketon, Waverly was chosen as the site for the canal. Waverly briefly enjoyed prosperity from the new trade route before the expanding railroad system made the canal obsolete. With the establishment of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources in 1949, Lake White was designated as a state park., Natural Wonders , Located in the Appalachian foothills near the Scioto River, Lake White State Park supports a variety of natural wonders. The forested hills are similar in character to the southern Appalachians with magnificent stands of oak, hickory, tulip, ash, maple and scores of other hardwood species. In spring, the forest trails are lined with flowering dogwood and redbud trees and numerous woodland wildflowers., Watch for Wildlife , The dense forest and remoteness of the area create excellent habitat for some of Ohio's most elusive wildlife. White-tailed deer, ruffed grouse and the secretive wild turkey are abundant in this region. Red fox, skunk, opossum, gray squirrel and raccoons are often sighted. Many reptiles and amphibians find the park's cool waters desirable.