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
Franklin County Courthouse
The Franklin County Courthouse was built in 1893 by George P. Washburn, one of the best known 19th century Kansas architects, and is regarded as one of Washburn's most outstanding works. Courthouses were one of Washburn'
Ottawa, KS Historic Courthouses
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
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
Ottawa City Park
The Ottawa City Park is a beautiful compliment of nature's architecture among the historic works of George P. Washburn in the downtown district. Located at 5th and Main, the park offers a spacious area for strolling, relaxing, or picnics with playground equipment for the children.
Ottawa, KS Parks
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
Things to do near Ottawa, KS
Evangelical Covenant Church
The Evangelical Covenant Church is listed on the State Historic Register. ...