Ottawa County, Administrative county in Kansas, United States.
Ottawa County spans 721 square miles of land in north-central Kansas, featuring the Solomon River flowing through its northern section and Minneapolis as its seat.
The county, established on February 27, 1860, received its name from the Odawa Native American tribe who inhabited the region before European settlement.
Minneapolis serves as the governmental center, hosting community gatherings at the Ottawa Memorial Auditorium and annual automotive exhibitions in the downtown district.
The Kansas Department of Wildlife manages Ottawa State Fishing Lake, a 111-acre reservoir located east of Minneapolis, providing recreational opportunities for residents.
Ottawa County maintained its prohibition status until 2006, when residents voted to permit alcohol sales under specific regulations after nearly 150 years of restrictions.
Location: Kansas
Inception: February 27, 1860
Capital city: Minneapolis
Website: http://OttawaCounty.org
Shares border with: Cloud County, Saline County, Clay County, Dickinson County, Mitchell County, Lincoln County
Website: http://OttawaCounty.org
GPS coordinates: 39.13330,-97.66670
Latest update: May 7, 2025 18:30
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