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  • Founded in 1937, the Franklin County Historical Society strives to preserve, present and promote the history of Franklin County, Kansas.
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Dietrich Cabin

Dietrich Cabin was built in 1859 by Jacob and Catherine Dietrich and is located in City Park.
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Franklin County Records and Research Center

The Franklin County Records and Research Center is the Historical Society’s archives facility and is home to more than 60,0000 artifacts.
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Old Depot Museum

Housed in an 1888 Santa Fe depot, the Old Depot Museum strives to share the history of Franklin County and the story of railroads in small towns.

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DIETRICH CABIN


City Park, 5th and Main, Ottawa, KS 66067
785-242-1232
During scheduled events or by appointment.

RECORDS & RESEARCH CENTER


1124 W 7TH ST TERR, OTTAWA, KS 66067
785-242-1232
Monday-Friday: 9 a.m. to Noon; 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Or by appointment.

OLD DEPOT MUSEUM


135 W TECUMSEH ST, OTTAWA, KS 66067
785-242-1250
Sunday: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday-Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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  • HOME
  • ABOUT FCHS
    • Trustees & Staff
    • Employment
    • Affiliated Orgs
  • Get Involved
    • Become a Member
    • Give
    • Volunteer
    • 1894 Barn Project
  • FCHS SITES
    • Dietrich Cabin
      • The Dietrichs
      • History of the Cabin
    • Records Center
      • J.B. Muecke Collection
      • Rural School Records
    • Old Depot Museum
      • One-Room School
  • EXHIBITS
    • Past Exhibits
  • NEWS
  • EVENTS
  • Contact