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  • Green-leafed trees arch over a gravel trail. A book cover for Kansas Trail Guide is highlighted on the left.
    APRIL 13 ONLINE EVENT: Trails of Kansas: Past, Present, and Future. LEARN MORE
  • A close-up of a petroglyph carved in sandstone in Kansas is in the background. A portrait of Rex Buchanan is in the foreground. The Humanities Kansas logo is also featured.
    MAY 4 ONLINE EVENT: Petroglyphs of the Kansas Smoky Hills, made possible by Humanities Kansas. LEARN MORE
  • A black-and-white image shows a teen boy standing with a camera on a tripod, photographing a sun setting over a body of water. The exhibit title Through a Teen's Lens: The Photography of Jack Bremer appears in the upper right-hand corner.
    The Old Depot Museum's newest exhibit showcases 1950s photographs of Franklin County teen. LEARN MORE
  • An image of a hand-drawn 19th century map, featuring streets, buildings, and the Marais des Cygnes River is in the background. A photo of a man with a beard is featured in the foreground. The words "Mapping the Past" and "84th Annual Meeting of the Members of the Franklin County Historical Society" float over the map.
    A recording of Kelly Johnston's program, "Mapping the Past" is now available online. LEARN MORE
  • LEARN MORE about current hours at the Old Depot Museum and Records & Research Center.
  • The Old Depot Museum's new exhibit explores the history of hotels in Franklin County. LEARN MORE
  • Founded in 1937, the Franklin County Historical Society strives to preserve, present and promote the history of Franklin County, Kansas.


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
Dietrich Cabin will remain closed at this time.

RECORDS & RESEARCH CENTER


1124 W 7TH ST TERR, OTTAWA, KS 66067
785-242-1232
TEMPORARY HOURS BEGINNING JUNE 17: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to Noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

OLD DEPOT MUSEUM


135 W TECUMSEH ST, OTTAWA, KS 66067
785-242-1250
TEMPORARY HOURS BEGINNING NOVEMBER 18, 2020: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. APPOINTMENTS PREFERRED; Walk-ins accommodated as space allows

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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