Beneath the waters of East Fork Lake lies a forgotten town. Before this lake became a go-to spot for boating, swimming, and hiking in Clermont County, it was home to the small community of Elk Lick. In the 1970s, families were told their land would be purchased — or taken through eminent domain — to make way for flood control. Some homes were moved to higher ground. Others were torn down. And local stories say a few structures still rest beneath the water. One historic house was even relocated t

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