Ottawa in Franklin County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Old Depot Museum
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 17, 2011
1. Old Depot Museum Marker
This building, constructed in 1888, served as Division headquarters of the Southern Kansas Railway. This was a subsidiary and later became a part of the Santa Fe system. When the Santa Fe moved into a new station, the old stone depot which had served the traveling public for three quarters of a century was given by the Santa Fe to the Franklin County Historical Society.
Erected by Franklin County Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1888.
Location. 38° 37.229′ N, 95° 16.198′ W. Marker is in Ottawa, Kansas, in Franklin County. Marker is at the west entrance to the Old Depot Museum, 135 West Tecumseh Street, about 400 feet west of the intersection of Tecumseh and Main Streets. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ottawa KS 66067, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 1951 Marais des Cygnes Flood High-Water Line (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Old Depot Museum (a few steps from this marker); Marais de Cygnes River (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Company K, 20th Regiment Kansas Volunteers
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Regarding Old Depot Museum. The Old Depot Museum is the northern trailhead of the Prairie Spirit Rail Trail which runs fifty miles south to Iola, Kansas.
Also see . . .
1. The Old Depot Museum. (Submitted on September 6, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Prairie Spirit Rail Trail. (Submitted on September 6, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. Old Santa Fe Railroad Depot National Register Nomination. (Submitted on December 19, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 17, 2011
2. Old Depot Museum Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 17, 2011
3. Old Depot Museum
West facade, formerly trackside.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 6, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 485 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 6, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
