It is unclear when Swan Lake became an official community, but it was thought to be in the early- to mid-20th century. It was started by a wealthyfarmer named Bob Flautt. His labor and cotton gin were located in the most central part of his plantation. Swan Lake is actually the name of a lake about a mile north of the ginlot. Eventually the name was given to the plantation. Catfish ponds were eventually built that would parallel the gin lot. A small crop dustingairport would be installed as well as a store and post office.