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Ottawa (pronounced / ˈɒtəwɑː /) is a city in, and the county seat of, Franklin County, Kansas, United States. [1] It is located on both banks of the Marais des Cygnes River near the center of Franklin County. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 12,625. [5][6] It is the home of Ottawa University.
72000503 [1] Added to NRHP. June 19, 1972. The Tauy Jones House in Ottawa, Kansas is a historic building that was the home of John Tecumseh “Tauy” Jones, who was of half Chippewa heritage and served as an interpreter for the Pottawatomie, a leader and minister for the Ottawa tribe, a friend of John Brown, and a co-founder of Ottawa ...
The Old Depot Museum is a history museum located in Ottawa, Kansas. The focus of the museum is primarily on the regional history of Franklin County, and the importance of trains to the development of small towns. [1] [2] It features history of local Native Americans, local industries, and has accurate recreations of historical rooms. [3]
The Tauy Jones House (ca. 1863–1867) was a hotel and home in Ottawa, Kansas. The stone house was built on the site of his earlier homes and trading post, which were burned by pro-slavers Tauy Jones Hall (ca. 1866–1869) at Ottawa University in Kansas. John Tecumseh “Tauy” Jones (1800-1873, Chippewa) was a leading businessman and Baptist ...
Added to NRHP. June 14, 1982. Tauy Jones Hall is the oldest surviving building on the Ottawa University campus at 10th and Cedar Streets in Ottawa, Kansas and has a copper roofed cupola at its peak. The building was named after John Tecumseh “Tauy” Jones, who was of half Chippewa heritage and served as an interpreter for the Pottawatomie.
Added to NRHP. February 23, 1972. The Dietrich Cabin is a log cabin located in Ottawa City Park in Ottawa, Kansas. Jacob Dietrich, a German immigrant, built the cabin in 1859. The cabin replaced the family's original home, which was built in 1857, and burned down the following year. After Dietrich died in 1863, his wife Catherine maintained the ...
All remaining building are contributing resources for the Historic Ottawa Central Business District. 4. Eight Mile Creek Warren Truss Bridge. Eight Mile Creek Warren Truss Bridge. May 9, 2003. ( #03000374) Osborne Terrace, 0.2 miles west of intersection with Eisenhower Terrace, 1.0 mile west of Main St.
1990-2000 [10] 2010-2020 [1] Ottawa County is part of the Salina, KS Micropolitan Statistical Area. As of the census [11] of 2000, there were 6,163 people, 2,430 households, and 1,718 families residing in the county. The population density was 8 people per square mile (3.1 people/km 2). There were 2,755 housing units at an average density of 4 ...