How was Bull Shoals named

[timsfly]

I had a customer ask me why bull shoals was called bull shoals lake, anybody know? If you do let me know and I'll forward the info, thanks.

[Sam]

Well, they simply named the lake after the community where the dam was built, Bull Shoals, Arkansas, in Marion County. The settlement of Bull Shoals dates from sometime before the Civil War.

The town's website says "The settlement was named in the early days for the shallow crossing places, or shoals, where it was located on the White River".

From there on I'm just guessing, but I bet some early settler kept a bull in a field by that shallow area or "shoals". Makes sense to me.

[crappiefisherman]

the lake was originally named after an indian buck who was in love with a indian maiden on the other side.One day he was so blinded by love he jumped into the lake and tried to swim accross.Thw water wwas to swift and cold for him and he soon drowned.the lake was named after this young man, it was for years called lake stupid

[timsfly]

Thanks, Sam I appreciate the info.