This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Ottawa Celebrates Nation's Bicentennial With Chautauqua Days
Thousands attended Ottawa Jaycees sponsored Chautauqua Days with more than 120 parade entries from Main Street to Forest Park. Visitors enjoyed yard gatherings and homemade ice cream as 32 softball teams played, 52 camping units rolled in, and a Bicentennial bell rang at 1 p.m. Sunday amid music, races, games, and a dance review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Forest Park
Ottawa Jaycees
Main Street
Eastern Star