Midwest

Ottawa

Franklin County, KS

Population

12,615

Walk Score

67 · Somewhat Walkable

Median rent

$870

Median home value

$158,000

Founded

1865

On the National Register

Historic districts

  • Downtown Ottawa Historic District · listed 1972
  • Historic Ottawa Central Business District · listed 2008

Notable landmarks

  • Dietrich Cabin · listed 1972
  • Eight Mile Creek Warren Truss Bridge · listed 2003
  • Franklin County Courthouse · listed 1972
  • Jones, Tauy, House · listed 1972
  • Old Santa Fe Railroad Depot · listed 1973
  • Ottawa High School and Junior High School · listed 2000
  • Ottawa Library · listed 1980
  • Ransom, James H., House · listed 1974
  • Reid, Lyman, House · listed 2017
  • Tauy Baptist Church · listed 2024
  • Tauy Creek Bridge · listed 1990
  • Tauy Jones Hall · listed 1982

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