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Ottawa is a city in Franklin County, in the Kansas City metro area.
It is the county seat.
The community was named for the Indian tribe
[NOTE: This is not the only community in Kansas named Ottawa. For links to other places called Ottawa, KS, see the Duplicate Names box at right.]
The latitude of Ottawa is 38.615N. The longitude is -95.267W.
It is in the Central Standard time zone. Elevation is 902 feet.The estimated population, in 2003, was 12,031.
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$34,071National
$41,994
Source: 2000 census, U.S. Census BureauFor more census details and comparisons, see our Ottawa demographic reports
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· Steven A. Hawley, astronaut
· Robert R. Williams, chemist who discovered ways to synthesize vitamins
- Franklin County Fair - July 19-23, 2007
- Old West Cowboy Days - June 29-July 1, 2007
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- Franklin County data
- Fastest-growing counties in Kansas
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- Historical census records (Ancestry.com)
Sections below provide additional information and links about Ottawa demographics, travel and tourism, nearby airports, cemeteries, the Franklin County economy, education, environment, genealogy, government, historic sites, libraries, maps, museums, newspapers and other media, nonprofit groups, real estate, recreation, religion, transportation, and weather in the 66067 ZIP code.
(Also see local map below.)
23% of Ottawa residents report German ancestry, and 11% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the Ottawa ancestry & family history guide.
- Cemeteries in or near Ottawa
- Cemeteries in Franklin County
- Genealogy page (KS GenWeb) for Franklin County
- Libraries in or near Ottawa
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- Ancestry.com - KS data
- Birth, marriage & death records
- Cemetery records
- County history catalog
- Census records (historic)
- Court, land & probate records
- Death index
- Family & local history
- Immigration records
- Military records (historic)
- Newspaper articles
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- Ottawa area cemeteries
- Cemeteries in Franklin County
- Cemetery record compendium
- Kansas cemetery message boards
- National database of cemetery records
- Veteran grave locator
- Communities near Ottawa
- Nearby cities of 10,000 or more
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- Communities in Franklin County
- Courts in Kansas
- Local ordinances in Kansas (Partial selection)
- Obituaries - search nearby newspapers
- Obituary database - Ancestry.com
- Charitable donations
- Local information on disability access
- Americans with Disabilities Act
- Independent living centers in Kansas
- National Council on Independent Living
At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Ottawa was $16,840, compared with $21,587 nationally.
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- Current labor force
- Wage estimates
- Franklin County economic census
- Franklin County economic summary
- Franklin County employment growth
- Franklin County unemployment rate
- Kansas economic data
21% of Ottawa residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.
- Colleges in or near Ottawa
- Colleges in Kansas
- Learning Disabilities Association in Kansas
- Schools in or near Ottawa
- School districts in or near Ottawa
- School report cards
- Yearbooks (old) of Kansas high schools
- Air pollution in Franklin County
- Diesel soot in Franklin County
- Land contamination in Franklin County
- Nature Conservancy projects in Kansas
- Ozone status & air pollution - American Lung Association
- Toxic chemical releases in Franklin County
- Water levels & streamflow conditions in Kansas
- Franklin County Fair - July 19-23, 2007
- Old West Cowboy Days - June 29-July 1, 2007
Dates often change. Check with local tourism officials to be sure.
- ePodunk festival listings
- Kansas county fairs
- Kansas festivals (Kansas tourism department)
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- Franklin County government
- Kansas state government
- Driver's licenses
- Motor vehicles
- Passports
- Social Security
- Veterans affairs
- Where to write for birth, death, marriage or divorce records
Historic districts in Ottawa include Downtown Ottawa Historic District, Downtown Ottawa Historic District ... View historic districts
- Historic sites in or near Ottawa
- Historic sites in Kansas
- Museums in or near Ottawa
- Museums in Kansas
- National Historic Landmark search
- Search the Library of Congress
- Search the National Register for historic properties
- Post history questions in Franklin County genealogy forum
Median rent in Ottawa, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $359. Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $814.
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Libraries in Ottawa include Ottawa Library ... View libraries
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- Census map of Ottawa area
- Historic maps of KS cities - Library of Congress
- Historic maps of Kansas
- Topographic map of Ottawa
Newspapers in Ottawa include Ottawa Herald
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- Recent death notices - selected KS newspapers
- Chambers of commerce in Kansas
- Community foundations (by state)
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- Kiwanis clubs in Kansas
- Lions clubs in Kansas
- Nonprofit groups
- Nonprofit guide for Ottawa
- Rotary club search
- Volunteer opportunities in or near Ottawa
- Aerial photo of Ottawa
- Historic photos of U.S. cities
- Panoramic photos of Kansas communities
- Photo collection - Kansas communities
- Photos of Kansas places
- Post cards of Kansas communities
Franklin County supported George W. Bush in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our Ottawa political report.
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The average commute time for Ottawa workers is 21 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.
Hotels in Ottawa include Best Western Ottawa Inn, Comfort Inn Ottawa, Days Inn, Econo Lodge, Super 8, Travelodge.
- Monthly averages & records
- Major storms (searchable by county)
- National weather map
More info about Ottawa:
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- Health
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- Politics
- Sports & rec
·Franklin County township
·Ottawa County township
- Birth & death
- Census
- Court & land
- Family history
- Immigration
- Military
- Newspapers
- Obituaries
- People search
- Americanisms
- Ancestry maps
- Claims to fame
- Festivals
- Imaginary places
- Literary quotes
- Multimedia
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