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Ottawa Herald in Ottawa, Kansas

26 Feb 2011

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Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 2011

Page

7

County seat wasn't always in Ottawa County seat wasn't always in Ottawa

The Franklin County story traces how Ottawa won county seat status after Ohio City, with railroad arrivals from 1868, 1870, and 1880 and a river bridge in 1874. Ottawa’s rise followed an Ottawa Indian land deal and a push to base growth there, shaping a rapid late 19th century settlement boom.

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Ottawa Marais Des Cygnes Deb Barker Franklin County Historical Society Barker Ohio City Kansas Centropolis Leavenworth, Lawrence and Galveston Santa Fe Missouri Pacific Franklin County
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Progress 2011 did you know Ottawa history edition

The Herald marks Kansas 150 with Progress 2011 a feature focusing on local history and trivia rather than business. It highlights intriguing Ottawa Franklin County tales such as brick streets Johnny Cash performances and a 25 years ago era of gang activity while promising more discoveries in future pages.

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Herald Progress Kansas Ottawa Franklin County The Johnny Cash
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