Town of Lakeville History
Our Small Town Story
- The town was originally called Earl Town and often referred to as a village.
- The Town of Lakeville was incorporated in 1902.
- The area of Lakeville was first settled by Euro-Americans in 1836.
- The railroad in 1845 spurred further growth.
- By the 1890s there were 13 one-room school houses in the vicinity. In 1898 they were consolidated into one two-story elementary school in Lakeville.
- The Lakeville post office has been in operation since 1850.
- The Old Lakeville High School built in 1931(now the Palmer Complex) was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1991.
Community Event Information
Utilities Department
Get Involved with your Community
Lakeville Parks Board
The Town of Lakeville is looking for someone to fill the Park Board President position. This person must be a current resident within Town Limits per Indiana Code.
Currently our Lakeville Park Plan needs updated, without a Park Board we are unable to move forward with needed improvements to Culp Park in the Town Center and the Wetlands Park.
If you are interested, please call the Town Hall 574-784-8311
Volunteering
The Town of Lakeville is reaching out to look for Volunteers for many activities or Festivals throughout the year.
Help us give back to the Community
Lakeville Independence Day Parade every July
Art in the Park
Back to School Party in the Park
Lakeville Fall Festival
Christmas Tree Lighting Event
Winter Party in the Park
Park Board Volunteer
Redevelopment &Economic Development Committees
Go to: LakevilleCommunityCenter @ Facebook
Civil Town of Lakeville
Our Mission as a Community
In Lakeville our mission is to provide a working and enjoyable community.
We strive to create a safe and welcoming
hometown environment for everyone who visits and resides in the Town of Lakeville.
Meet the Town Team
What does my Town Council do?
Your Town Council works hard to establish Town budgets, pass ordinances and resolutions regarding the Town and establishes salaries for Town employees.
A big part of the decision making are per department towards the maintenance to keep our Town running,
This includes, but not limited to:
- Streets
- Water Service
- Sewer Service
- Trash Service
- Yard waste/snow removal
- Police Services
- Economic Development
- Redevelopment
- Parks
- Zoning/Building Codes
- Animal Control contracts
Town Meetings are the 1st Monday monthly @ 6PM.
Town Work Sessions are the 3rd Thursday monthly @ 6PM
Location: Town Hall
*Meetings are subject to change due to Holidays
Watch our Town Hall Meetings on YouTube @ TownofLakevilleIndiana
Current Projects for Your Community
2024 Water Tower Project
Lakeville's current Water Tower built in 1965 is at the end of its lifespan and needs replacing.
In order to cushion the expense for residents the Town applied for the following:
$4,000,000 Grant from the State of Indiana
$1,000,000 ARPA funding from St. Joseph County
The Town will then secure a SRF Bond at 0% interest for the following amount:
$5,412,000 which will be paid over time. This is why your are seeing increases in water billing rates.
This Council has also created a fund for the next water tower after this project. This fund is funded by residents on their water bill and was created at the end of 2022.
The State of Indiana does not supply towns money to replace Water or Sewer Infrastructure or Streets.
A Town finds grants and other funding and billing rates decided by the State of Indiana to maintain these 3 very important amenities.
Water Tower Project Photos
LaVille Community School Corporation
LaVille Jr., Sr. High School
LaVille Jr., Sr. High School
LaVille Jr., Sr. High School
LaVille Elementary
LaVille Jr., Sr. High School
LaVille Jr., Sr. High School
Lancer Country
LaVille Experience - https://unionnorth.org/
LaVille Experience - https://unionnorth.org/
LaVille Experience - https://unionnorth.org/
LaVille Experience - https://unionnorth.org/
LaVille Experience - https://unionnorth.org/
Your Area Leaders
Your local leadership is divided into 3 separate entities:
Town Council
Union Township Advisory Board
Fire Territory Board
Community Photos
Water Tower Ground Breaking Oct. 24, 2023
Independance Day Parade 2023
Juy 4th, 2023
Party in the Park 2023
Art in the Park