Ottawa County, KS
Discover Ottawa County at its best through the self-guided Red Post Tours. Pick up the guide at the Chamber office and follow the Red Posts -- there's one at every turn on each of four tours. Drive the Natural Prairie Tour and expect a lot of intriguing sites: one of Kansas' first state fishing lakes, a town that refused to vanish, two that did, ranches, farms, a buffalo ranch with a fifty ton hilltop buffalo.
You might see prairie wildlife, wild flowers, and gorgeous sunsets.
You will find fascination in the undulating vistas of grass coated hills, ever changing - always the same.
Old barns, miles of stone fences, and open spaces are some of the highlights. You will see the most scenic valley and rolling hills there are in the heart of America. You will meet interesting people and learn why the homesteaders fell in love with Ottawa County.
If you should spot someone, stop and visit a bit. You may find them as caring and friendly as yourself.
Explore Ottawa County
The Delphos Kansas UFO Landing Ring
A very credible UFO encounter occurred in the small town of Delphos, Kansas in 1971
Delphos, KS One Of A KindsOttawa County Historical Museum
The Ottawa County Historical Museum features many outstanding displays. One of the world's premier George Washington Carver exhibits resides within the museum. Also included is an excellent military exhibit - one of the best anywhere. There is an interesting dinosaur exhibit relating to
Minneapolis, KS MuseumsRock City
The rocks at Rock City are huge sandstone concretions in an area about the size of two football fields, 200 rocks--some as large as houses -- dot the landscape. There is no other place in the world where there are so many concretions of such giant size.
Delphos: Red Post Tour
Pick up a self tour guide at the Chamber and follow the Red Posts. We have the National Prairie Tour where you can expect a lot of intriguing sights, on the "Bohemian Hills Tour", witness the rolling hills and give credit to the immigrants of Austria-Hungary who settled here in the 1870's, there'
Delphos, KS ToursOttawa County State Fishing Lake
Ottawa Lake has 148 acres of water containing bluegill, bullhead, channel, crappie, green sunfish, and bass.
Minneapolis, KS RecreationLincoln Bedell Monument
Grace Bedell wrote to Abraham Lincoln suggesting that he should have whiskers. On Lincoln's way to Washington following his election to the presidency,he went to visit Grace to show he let his whiskers grow for her and then he kissed her. Grace Bedell moved 3.5
Delphos, KS MonumentsZebulon Pike Trail Marker
This marker shows the route taken in the Delphos area by Captain Zebulon Pike and his exploring party during his 1806 expedition. On September 29, 1806, Pike held council with the Pawnee and had the Spanish flag taken down and the U.S. flag hoisted.
Delphos, KS Historical MarkersGeorge Washington Carver Memorial Plaque
George Washington Carver made Minneapolis, Kansas his hometown from 1880-1884, when he graduated from Minneapolis High School. This famous scientist who lived here and invented over 300 uses for the peanut, sweet potato, soy beans, and pecans, is best remembered for the one thing he did not invent:
Minneapolis, KS Famous PeopleMarkley Grove Park
For updates or $ changes go to -- www.minneapolis-ks.com/2172/Markley-Grove-Park In November of 1910
Minneapolis, KS ParksBohemian Hall
The hall became the center for lodge meetings, wedding dances, public dances, plays, programs, church services and funerals. It was completed in 1937 and is still used for many of the same activities.
Delphos, KS Historic Buildings