Ogden Dunes
History
Formally established in 1925, the Town of Ogden Dunes was named after Francis Ogden, the original owner of much of the land upon which the town now sits.
At its inception, Ogden Dunes was conceived as a resort community with plans for a golf course, hotel and clubhouse. Over time, however, those plans were dropped.
In 1927, Ogden Dunes became home to the highest ski jump in the US, where its Ski Club hosted international ski competitions. It was disassembled in 1932 and a state historical marker now denotes the site where the thirty-story ski jump once stood.
As with all the beachfront communities along the Southern shore of Lake Michigan, the growth of the town slowed during both the depression years and World War II. Yet, its number of residents continued to steadily grow.
Today, Ogden Dunes is a quiet residential community with a wide variety of homes, ranging from small cottages to grand residences by such noted architects as Frank Lloyd Wright and Stanley Tigerman. Through the efforts of its Homeowners Association, residents not only enjoy its beautiful beach but also take pleasure in its parks, tennis courts, soccer field and numerous town activities.
