Lakota is an Indian name meaning Sparkling Waters. Lakota, one of the important resorts on the lakeshore is by Swan Creek. Many remember the good times they had at Lakota around 1917 and 1918. Clarence E. Booth purchased the land from the Cook Estate. On it he built a heated pool. Heated it by steam from a large boiler. The coal was hauled by team and wagon from the rail head at Paris, Idaho. Cabins were built, a cafe, and tent floors for dancing. As the resort developed, more capital became apparent and he sold two-fifths interest to Edward M. Pugmire of St. Charles, Idaho.
In search for an appropriate name he offered a prize for the best name submitted and the name Lakota was selected. (See more below picture.)
The dance floor, cafe and swimming pool burned down. A new cafe and skating rink have taken their place. It has had several owners since it began and today it is owned by Robert Nacey.
By Bryan Booth in Rich Memories.
From the Rails and Trails Museum, "They ran a contest through the Paris Post newspaper asking people to name it. John (Johann) Favre of Paris won a $5 gold piece for submitting the Indian name Lakota, which means "sparking waters." Favre was a Civil War and Western Indian War veteran. Lakota was the name of a Sioux Scout who saved his life in a campaign. A few years later, the whole resort burned to the ground."
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