Ottawa, Kansas
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19miles West of Ottawa
Pomona Lake provides opportunities for a large variety of recreational activities on nearly 10,500... continue
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32miles West of Ottawa
Melvern Lake's 6,930 surface acres of water and 17,244 acres of adjacent land serve as the nucleus of recreational and natural resource activities for more than 500,000 visitors annually.
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Attractions and Upcoming Events
Dietrich Cabin
Located south of the old Ottawa Carnegie Library in Ottawa's City Park, the Dietrich Cabin stands today as a memorial to a courageous couple, who suffered severe hardships on the Kansas frontier and as a tribute to the hundreds of other early pioneers that settled in Franklin County.
Ottawa, KS Memorials
Tauy Jones Mansion
Located northeast of Ottawa 2 miles north on U.S. Highway 59 and then east. The home was built in 1862 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
John Tecumseh "Tauy" Jones, honored as the"Founder of Ottawa University"
Ottawa, KS Famous Homes
200 Block of Main
The entire 200 block of Main Street in Ottawa is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It's noted for its Victorian architecture.
Ottawa, KS Historic Downtowns
Old Depot Museum
The Old Depot Museum is operated by the Franklin County Historical Society. This incredible, two story, limestone depot was built in 1888
Ottawa, KS Museums
Ottawa Community Arts Center
Ottawa Community Arts Council (OCAC), of Ottawa, Kansas , is a non-profit arts organization that has been in existence since 1977. The Ottawa Community Arts Council has been the official arts organization for Ottawa and Franklin County for over 30
Ottawa, KS Arts
Things to do near Ottawa, KS
The University Theatre
KU's internationally renowned University Theatre offers a wide array of classical, musical, and contemporary productions in t...
Alvamar Orchards Executive Golf Course
The Orchards is a par three, nine hole executive course open to the public....
Blacksmith Shop
The blacksmith shop was an important part of the rural community. Blacksmiths kept the town in working order the same way an ...