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GRADUATE PROGRAMS Master of Arts in Education Master of Business Administration FRANKLIN COUNTY VISITORS CENTER 2011 E. Logan St., P.O. Box 203, Ottawa, KS 66067 // (785) 242-1411 // www.visitottawakansas.com

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Ottawa Rantoul City Hall: (785) 229-3600 City Hall: (785) 878-3475 www.ottawaks.org Rantoul is southeast of Ottawa. The post office Chamber of Commerce: (785) 242-1000 was given the name “Rantoul” in 1859 in honor www.ottawakansas.org of Robert Rantoul, a Massachusetts legislator Ottawa serves as the seat of Franklin County and active abolitionist. Much “” and boasts a charming downtown full of unique history can be found in this area. stores and restaurants. The city hosts a number of major events throughout the year, drawing thousands of visitors. Richmond Lane City Hall: (785) 835-6425 City Hall: (785) 869-2600 Richmond is 16 miles south of Ottawa on U.S. 59. John Richmond, an agent for the railroad, Lane is in the southeast corner of the county and donated 40 acres for the building of a townsite was named in 1863 for Sen. James Henry Lane, in 1870. a leader of the Jayhawker abolitionist movement and one of the first senators from Kansas. The town’s history is most associated with the Williamsburg night of May 24, 1856, when John Brown and City Hall: (785) 746-5578 his men murdered five pro-slavery men near Dutch Henry’s Crossing, known today as the Williamsburg is in the southwest part of the Pottawatomie Creek Massacre. county along Old Highway 50 and I-35 and was established as a railroad town in 1868. William Princeton Schofield and James F. Dane platted the town, City Hall: (785) 937-4103 and Schofield promoted a railroad, the Kansas Princeton is south of Ottawa on U.S. 59 and was City, Burlington and Santa Fe, which ran from established in 1869 as a siding of the Lawrence, Ottawa to Williamsburg. The city is home to Leavenworth and Galveston Railroad. A business Guy & Mae’s Tavern, a well-recognized district has developed along U.S. 59. barbecue restaurant. 4 Franklin County, Kansas Franklin County is home to eight thriving communities.

Pomona City Hall: (785) 556-3522 www.pomonaks.com Pomona is nine miles west of Ottawa. John Whetstone purchased 12,000-15,000 acres of land on what had been the Sac and Fox Indian reservation and founded the city of Pomona in 1869. Wellsville City Hall: (785) 883-2296 www.cityofwellsvilleks.org Chamber: (785) 418-2431 www.wellsvillechamber.com Wellsville, located in the northeast corner Franklin County is within of Franklin County, was once known as the 30 minutes of three State Parks. “English Blue Grass Capital” of the world for its production of grass seed. The community was once part of the land ceded to and then reacquired from the Shawnee Indians. The town is famous for such people as Elizabeth For more information visit www.visitottawakansas.com “Grandma” Layton and country singer  Chely Wright.

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Ottawa Memorial Auditorium 310 S. Hickory St., Ottawa (785) 242-8810 www.ottawamunicipalauditorium.com The Ottawa Memorial Auditorium can seat up to 830 making it the ideal location for theatrical productions, concerts and ballets for adults and children. The Exhibition Hall is perfect for receptions or training seminars/classes. Profiles Reasonable rental rates apply. Ottawa University 1001 S. Cedar St., Ottawa (785) 242-5200 // www.ottawa.edu Lectures, musical performances, theater The Suzuki Strings is an internationally known productions, special events and art exhibits ensemble of young violinists and cellists from are offered on campus. OU hosts productions 2 to 20 years old. each semester and a variety of recitals and performances by musicians and ensembles.

Suzuki Strings Carnegie Cultural Center & 501 S. Main St., Ottawa Ottawa Community Arts (785) 242-0242 // www.ottawasuzukistrings.org Council The Suzuki Strings is an internationally known ensemble of young violinists and cellists from 501 S. Main St., Ottawa 2 to 20 years old. The program is directed by (785) 242-8478 // www. violinist Alice Joy Lewis. The group plays at ottawaartscouncil.org many area events, sponsors summer music Live music and monthly art exhibits festivals and has a special Christmas concert. can be found at the Carnegie Cultural Center. The center houses the Suzuki Strings and the Ottawa Community Arts Council, which hosts various shows of local and visiting artists.

Ottawa Art Guild The group is made up of local artists who meet to discuss art and plan a show each year at the Carnegie Cultural Center. The guild also takes sign-ups to display art at participating businesses around Franklin County. All are welcome to join and express their art through any medium, including photography, charcoal, painting, drawing, interpretive and all The Carnegie Cultural Center other art forms.

6 Franklin County, Kansas www.CampChippewa.org

Camp Chippewa is a camp and retreat center that has provided Northeast Kansas an outdoor setting for growth and renewal since 1958.

Family & Group Activities, Cabins & Camping Areas, Meal Service, RV Hook-Ups, Outdoor Chapels, Miles of Hiking & Biking Trails, Volunteer Opportunities, Youth Programs, Outdoor Education, and much more!!

Whether you are looking for a wedding venue, a meeting space, a company or church retreat, or just a place to get away, Camp Chippewa has something for you!

(785) 242-6797 [email protected] 2577 Idaho Road Ottawa, KS 66067 Attractions

The wealth of entertainment options Franklin County Courthouse and are a real highlight of Ottawa and Veterans Memorial Franklin County. 315 S. Main St., Ottawa (785) 229-3400 Below visitors and residents alike Regarded as one of the most outstanding works by will find fun for the whole family. George P. Washburn, the 1893 courthouse is adorned with many details. The courtroom on the second floor is original to the structure. The Franklin County Veterans Appanoose Area Museum Memorial was dedicated in November of 1999. Wooden 600 Shawnee Road, Pomona carved statues on the courthouse lawn honor Washburn (785) 665-7576 or (785) 255-4438 and John Tecumseh “Tauy” Jones, an American Indian missionary who helped found Ottawa University. Appanoose Area Preservation Society Visit the “museum on the prairie.” Step back in time to a one-room school, a 1920s farm kitchen and many Carnegie Cultural Center buffalo and Native American artifacts. Recently added is a Veterans Wall of Honor, farm room which displays old 501 S. Main St., Ottawa farming tools, old toy room, General Store display and a (785) 242-8478 community library. Museum is open every Sunday in Originally a library building, the structure is now home June – August from 2-4 p.m. Admission is free. to the Ottawa Arts Council, Ottawa Art Guild and Suzuki Strings. It is also available for meetings. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Historic Main Street and Street Corner History Downtown Ottawa Dietrich Cabin (785) 242-2085 // www.ottawamainstreet.org Fifth and Main streets, Ottawa The commercial Main Street structures were built between (785) 242-1232 // www.olddepotmuseum.org 1872 and 1900 in late Victorian styling. Today, the The 1859 Dietrich Cabin stands today as a tribute to a structures support many retail stores, restaurants and local courageous couple who suffered severe hardship on the services. This area of Main was placed on the National Kansas frontier. Recently remodeled, visitors can see Register of Historic Places in 1972. Eight interactive kiosks what life on the prairie was like for families during living show and tell you the history of Ottawa along Main Street. history events. All kiosks are filled with old photos that you can compare to the actual buildings that still stand and those that have perished. You can start anywhere, for each kiosk tells the story of a block.

8 Franklin County, Kansas Kansas Belle Dinner Train 1515 W. High St., Baldwin City (785) 594-8505 www.kansasbelle.com Reminisce as you travel on board the Kansas Belle Dinner Train in the 1940s era decorated cars. Let your mind wander as you dine and listen to music of the Big Band era. Enjoy murder mystery plays, WWII USO shows and melodramas.

Midland Railway 1515 W. High St., Baldwin City (913) 721-1211 www.midlandrailway.org The Midland Railway operates excursion trips from Baldwin City on a line originally constructed in 1867 by the Leavenworth, Lawrence & Galveston Railroad. The railway puts on several special The Old Depot Museum, a two-story passenger train depot, events each year. is located at 135 W. Tecumseh St.

Richmond Community Museum 119 E. Central St., Richmond (785) 835-6598 or (785) 835-6170 www.richmondks.org The museum concentrates on the local history of Richmond with more than 1,000 local artifacts and a large collection of historical albums, newspaper clippings and photos.

Wellsville Historical Society 517 Main Street, Suite 100, Wellsville (785) 883-2368 www.wellsvillehistoricalsociety.org The historical society highlights the local history of Wellsville with school history, military information Dietrich Cabin and local family history.

Williamsburg Old Depot Museum Community Museum 135 W. Tecumseh St., Ottawa 309 S. East St., Williamsburg (785) 242-1250 // www.olddepotmuseum.org (785) 746-8830 The 1888 two-story passenger train depot serves as a local history museum. The museum, which consists of a Displays include a Victorian parlor, general store, a soda fountain and large newly built building and an old HO model train layout. A permanent exhibit dedicated to the Pottawatomie church, houses mining pieces, Creek Massacre is on display. veteran’s memorabilia, historic school items and more.  For more information visit www.visitottawakansas.com www.visitottawakansas.com 9 Antiques

These shops feature antiques, collectibles and secondhand furniture. Untold treasures can be found at Ottawa and Franklin County antique stores. For unique shopping experiences check out the below locations. Stop by the Visitor Information Center, 2011 E. Logan St., Ottawa, for a brochure of area antique stores.

Days Past Antiques Papa’s Attic 505 Main St., Wellsville Antiques & Memorabilia (785) 883-4355 213 S. Main St., Ottawa (785) 248-0925 www.papasatticantiques.com Ethel’s Attic 114 E. Franklin St., Pomona (785) 418-2810 Primitive Treasures 229 S. Main St., Ottawa (785) 242-3362 Farmhouse Antiques & Vintage 505 N. Main St., Ottawa (785) 242-4098

Front Porch Antique Mall 534 N. Main St., Ottawa (785) 242-6355

Kim’s Corner Flea Market 502 N. Main St., Ottawa

Our House Runneth Over 120 S. Main St., Ottawa (785) 242-9900

Untold treasures can be found at Ottawa and Franklin County antique stores.

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Dunn’s Landing is a working farm with a horse and carriage.

Dunn’s Landing Littlejohn’s Sherwood Farm 4553 Ohio Road, Wellsville 513 Ohio Road, Richmond (785) 242-6250 // www.dunnslanding.com (785) 835-7057 Dunn’s Landing has been in the Dunn family through Come see this small family fruit farm featuring its own four generations since it was purchased by Duanna homemade certified kitchen jams, jellies and syrups in Dunn in 1907. Dunn’s Landing is owned and operated a large variety of flavors. Spring is busy with a crop of by Robin Dunn, great-granddaughter of Duanna. Robin asparagus, and in the summer come and pick your own took the reins of the 1,000-acre working farm in 1993. blackberries and peaches. The farm is also home to Since then, she has continued farming the land and many annuals and perennials, including lush mums in has worked continuously to ensure that Dunn’s Landing the fall. remains true to its historical roots. This beautiful working farm, which has a horse and carriage, serves as a venue for many weddings, receptions and parties.

Franklin County Quilt Block Tour Franklin County Visitor Information Center 2011 E. Logan St., Ottawa (785) 242-1411 // www.visitottawakansas.com The Franklin County Quilt Block Tour began in 2011 and now has more than 41 quilt blocks hanging in every corner of Franklin County. The project allows visitors and residents to gain a better understanding of the agriculture in the area by placing colorful quilt block markers on area farms. A complete listing of blocks can be found online and at the Visitor Information Center. Quilt block merchandise also is available for purchase. Some blocks are replications of treasured family quilt designs, while others are selected from new designs. Many of the designs reflect the Littlejohn’s Sherwood Farm is home product produced on the farm, while others reflect an to many annuals and perennials. Irish, American Indian or Swedish heritage.

12 Franklin County, Kansas New Horizon Ranch Therapeutic Riding Center 1526 Vermont Road, Rantoul (913) 620-2788 // www.newhorizonranch.info This not-for-profit, 501 c3, ranch uses the power of the animal-human bond to provide equine assisted activities and therapies for those individuals who face physical or cognitive challenges, as well as those who experience emotional, learning and behavioral difficulties and at-risk youth. The community supports this center with donations and volunteer assistance. Contact the center to see how you can partner with NHR to change lives. Ottawa Farmers Market 2008 S. Princeton St., Ottawa Open 4-6 p.m. Wednesday and 8 a.m.-noon Saturday May through October. This is Franklin County’s place for fresh produce, elk meat, flowers, baked goods and Pome on the Range Orchard & Winery more. In the fall, enjoy a selection of apples, offers many seasonal fruits and vegetables. pumpkins, corn and straw decor items. Also featured are locally handmade items. Buck-U Microdistillery Pleasant Ridge 937 N Bennett Road, Ottawa 2710 Vermont Road, Rantoul 785-893-8101 // www.buck-u.com (785) 878-3375 // www.pleasantridge.com Using access to local farms, proprietors strive to be a grain-to- The farm offers a bountiful assortment of glass distillery that uses farmer’s rye, sweet corn, grains, yeast, pumpkins in the fall and a tree farm for the fruits and other agricultural goods to make a wide selection of holidays. The pumpkin patch can be reached refined flavors. by hay wagon, where you can pick out your own pumpkin. Activities include a hay bale Wellsville Farmer’s Market maze, bounce house, big tube slides and more. The pumpkin patch is open late September Saddle Club Park – 10th Street, Wellsville through Halloween. In the winter, pick out Every Saturday morning June – September 8 a.m.-noon your own tree at Memory Lane Christmas Tree Farm. The Memory Lane Light Display began in Camp Chippewa & Retreat Center 1992 and has grown each year with additional 2577 Idaho Road, Ottawa lights and displays. The tree farm is open 785-242-6797 // www.campchippewa.org Thanksgiving through Christmas Eve. Camp Chippewa has a thriving horseback riding ministry. Pome on the Range Wranglers are CHA Certified to help ensure you have the best Orchard & Winery experience possible at the barn! 2050 Idaho Road, Williamsburg (785) 746-5492 // www.pomeontherange.com Flynt Hylls Gypsy Horses The orchard and winery offer many seasonal 3019 Pawnee Road, Ottawa fruits and vegetables, along with a line of 785-241-1148 // www.flynthyllsgypsy.net 20 wines locally produced. In the summer, Flynt Hylls Gypsy Horses continues to be committed to 13 varieties of peaches are available, and 15 breeding a true, proper and TRADITIONAL cob or vanner varieties of apples are available in the fall. (as they are more commonly known in the US). You won’t Enjoy the annual Fall Festival and pick your find “the latest fad or fashion horse” on our farm, just true to own apples and pumpkins after a wagon ride type tradition. Meet the horses and the family of Flynt Hylls and other great family fun festivities. For large Gypsy Horses. Learn about the breed and what makes them groups or special tours, call for a reservation. so special! www.visitottawakansas.com 13 Ottawa Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram

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The local accommodations offer much Super 8 variety, as well as great group rates for 2315 S. Oak St., Ottawa traveling. If you have a group that is (785) 242-5551 // www.super8.com Online booking for bed & breakfasts or coming to Franklin County, call the Visitor otherwise known as “Airbnb” visit: Information Center at (785) 242-1411. Airbnb.com/Ottawa Kansas

Sure Stay Hotel by Best Western Comfort Inn 212 East 23rd St., Ottawa 2335 S. Oak St., Ottawa (785) 242-2224 // www.bestwestern.com (785) 242-9898 // www.choicehotels.com

Days Inn Campgrounds 2209 S. Princeton St., Ottawa (785) 242-7000 // www.daysinn.com Amazing Grace Baptist Camp EconoLodge 4214 Eisenhower Road, Ottawa (785) 242-4086; http://agbcamp.org 2331 S. Cedar St., Ottawa Since 1969, Amazing Grace Baptist Camp has served (785) 242-3400 // www.choicehotels.com the Ottawa community, as well as campers across the country. We emphasize personal development, building Knights Inn interpersonal skills, and spiritual counseling through the 1641 S. Main St., Ottawa Bible. Enjoy paintball, putt-putt, rifle range, disc golf (785) 242-4842 // www.knightsinn.com and much more. 16 Franklin County, Kansas Camp Chippewa & Retreat Center Prairie Star Ranch 2577 Idaho Road, Ottawa 1124 California Road, Williamsburg (785) 242-6797 // www.campchippewa.org (785) 746-5693 // www.archkck.org/ranch Camp Chippewa is a 640-acre site nine miles west of With more than 290 acres of beautiful rolling hills and Ottawa. The facility is open year-round and is affiliated lush forests, Prairie Star is open year round for retreats, with the United Methodist Church. Opportunities special events and camping. The ranch offers a full abound with canoeing, trail rides, fishing, horseshoes, challenge course, including high and low rope elements, basketball, hiking, outdoor chapel, archery and more. horseback riding, archery, orienteering, canoeing, swimming and more. It is affiliated with the Archdiocese of Kansas City, Kansas. Homewood R.V. Park & Campground 2161 Idaho Road, Williamsburg (785) 242-5601 // www.homewoodrvpark.com Timber Lakes Camp & Retreat Center The park is open year-round with 25 full hook-up sites, 1375 Rock Creek Road, Williamsburg as well as primitive camping. Amenities include free (785) 242-3422 // www.timberlakescamp.org wireless Internet, coin-operated washer and dryer, Timber Lakes is 265 beautiful timbered acres sink and microwave for use inside the office, books southwest of Ottawa. It is owned and operated by to borrow, ice for sale, lounge area, clean restrooms the Midwest District of the Missionary Church. The with showers and picnic area. Guests enjoy the scenic camp offers an array of opportunities for groups and view of rolling hills, and birdwatchers appreciate the family members, including hiking, sand volleyball, frequent visits from cardinals, bluebirds, doves, quails, basketball, fishing, canoeing, hayrack rides, woodpeckers and more. rollerblading and more.

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Franklin County is home to more than 15 community parks. They are home to zero-depth entry swimming pools, baseball diamonds, horse shoe pits, tennis and basketball courts, disc golf courses and other sport facilities. In addition to sports activities, there is also playground equipment for children of all ages as well as a teen park. Gazebos and shelter houses are available for reservations for weddings, reunions and other occasions. Nature Trail

City of Ottawa – Bark Park Eisenhower State Park 400 N. Locust St., Ottawa // www.ottawaks.gov 29810 S. Fairlawn Road, Osage City Located in the northwest corner of Forest Park, in Ottawa (785) 528-4102 Kansas. The park is completely fenced, with a small dog Eisenhower State Park is in Osage County on the north area and large dog area, along with water, tables and shore of . Eisenhower is 1,785 acres of benches. rolling hills with 18 miles of trails, camping, playground, beach, horse shoe pits, sand volley ball court, Frisbee disk golf, boat slip rentals and basketball court for your 798 N. 1415 Road, Lawrence family gatherings. Equestrians can explore 18 miles of (785) 842-8562 horse trails and stay in equestrian campsites with corrals. Located 28 miles north of Ottawa, Clinton State Park meets the needs of traditional recreationalists and more. Flint Hills Nature Trail offers public hunting and fishing, boating, www.flinthillstrail.org hiking and equestrian trails, camping and playgrounds, When complete, the Flint Hills Nature Trail will be swimming beaches and boat rental. the longest rail trail in Kansas and seventh longest in Disc Golf Course the nation, spanning 117 miles. The trail runs east/ west through part of Franklin County, as well as six Kanza Park, 13th and Main streets, Ottawa other counties. The Flint Hills represent one of the last (785) 242-1939 // www.orcottawaks.org remaining tallgrass prairie ecosystems in the world. It An inexpensive alternative to regular golf is waiting for is home to abundant prairie plant and wildlife species, you! This 18-hole course, mostly 3 par, is for beginners spectacular views, national historic sites and a diverse set and intermediate players. Innova discs, maps and score of recreational areas. The trail connects with the 51-mile cards are available at the Ottawa Recreation Commission Prairie Spirit Rail Trail in Ottawa and the 38-mile Landon office, 705 W. 15th St., Ottawa. Nature Trail west of Pomona. 18 Franklin County, Kansas Forest Park Pool Pomona State Park 405 S. Locust St., Ottawa 22900 S. Highway 368, Vassar (785) 242-0076 // www.orcottawaks.org (785) 828-4933 Open May through August, the Forest The park offers visitors a transition from prairie to eastern woodlands with Park Pool is available for pool parties plenty of well-shaded campsites and wildlife viewing. It is nestled in an and offers swimming lessons for area that offers historical connections to the , as well as easy groups or individuals. access to Franklin County. Rich history and ample services make the park a premier outdoor recreation facility. Well known by northeast Kansas GreatLife Golf residents for shady campsites and a great family atmosphere, Pomona State Park is 23 miles west of Ottawa. The 4,000-acre lake features scenic 1001 E. Logan St., Ottawa beauty, as well as an abundance of wildlife. Recreational opportunities (785) 242-3734 await with three hiking trails, equestrian trails, swim beach, picnic areas, www.greatlifegolf.com/ottawa volleyball and basketball courts, playgrounds, horseshoe pits and a 9-hole GreatLife Golf is a quaint 9-hole, disc golf course. The park also has a full service marina with boat slips to 6,087-yard, par 71 golf course. The rent daily or annually. five sets of tees offer a challenge for golfers of all levels. Members and Prairie Spirit Rail Trail State Park guests can enjoy recreation, social (785) 448-5496 // www.prairiespiritrail.org activity and daily specials in the bar. Admission: $3.50/daily pass; $12.15/yearly pass The Gun Guys Indoor The 51-mile rail trail is the first converted rail to trail in Kansas and is Shooting Range designated a state park. From Ottawa to Iola and with a new extension into Humboldt, bikers and walkers can view wildlife, rolling hills and fertile 412 S. Main St., Ottawa farm land. Special-use permits can be obtained for group night rides or (785) 418-0711 // www.thegunguys.net special events from the trail manager. Picnic areas are located at each The 5-lane indoor shooting range trailhead. uses the latest in shooting range technology. With a 25-yard distance The Rink and automatic retrieval system, it’s 222 E. Second St., Ottawa easy to practice at any range from (785) 242-1191 // www.facebook.com/The.Rink.KS 3-25 yards. The Rink is a roller skating rink open on weekends. It also is available for birthdays and other private parties. 26001 W. 255th St., Paola (913) 783-4507 The park offers a variety of outdoor recreation 17 miles east from Franklin County. Great lake access and fishing opportunities, along with a new marina facility, attract water-goers. RV camping and extensive equestrian and hiking trails are available.

Ottawa Recreation Commission 705 W. 15th St., Ottawa (785) 242-1939 // www.orcottawaks.org The ORC is responsible for the recreational programming throughout the community. It provides youth and adult athletic leagues, operates the Don Woodward Community Center, Goppert Building and Forest Prairie Spirit Rail Trail State Park Park Pool. www.visitottawakansas.com 19 On the Menu

Barbecue Pizza Village* Freddy’s Frozen Custard Kansas Buffet Company Guy & Mae’s Tavern* 330 S. Main St., Ottawa & Steakburgers 2230 S. Princeton St., Ottawa (785) 242-4515 2121 Princeton, Ottawa 119 Williams St., Williamsburg (785) 242-4329 (785) 242-3200 (785) 746-8830 Lane Café Voted one of the Bar & Grill Hardee’s 417 Kansas Ave., Lane 203 E. 27th St., Ottawa “8 Culinary Wonders” Applebee’s* (785) 869-2400 of Kansas! (785) 242-2117 2340 S. Oak St., Ottawa Leon’s LeRoy’s (785) 242-3092 McDonald’s 429 S. Main, Ottawa 203 E. Franklin St. Pomona 2214 Princeton St., Ottawa (785) 242-8227 (785) 566-3833 Brand’n Iron Bar & Grill* (785) 242-4451 1457 Highway 59, Princeton Luigi’s* Smoked Creations BBQ* (785) 937-2225 Fuel Express 127 S. Main St., Ottawa 222 E. Logan St., Ottawa Sandwiches (785) 242-2988 (785) 229-3639 South Beach Cove* 2518 E. Logan St., Ottawa (785) 242-8155 Nagoya Japanese Smokey’s BBQ & Café* 1608 S. Main St., Ottawa Sushi & Steak 510 S. Main St., Wellsville (785) 242-8888 Sonic 2140 S Princeton Cir Dr. (785) 883-4119 1525 S. Main St., Ottawa (785) 893-8299 Chinese (785) 242-7727 Old 56 Mexican Subway China Palace* 2227 S. Princeton St., Ottawa Amigos* 902 S. Main St., Ottawa 910 S. Main St., Ottawa (785) 242-7757 234 E. Franklin St., Pomona (785) 242-6818 (785) 242-6006 (785) 566-3223 Pass the Time Café Subway (in Walmart) Blue Star 115 Williams St., Williamsburg El Mezcal* 2101 S. Princeton St., Ottawa 405 N. Main St., Ottawa (785) 746-8830 402 S. Main St., Ottawa (785) 242-4110 (785) 242-6184 (785) 242-2259 Taco Bell Radonkuless Rob’s Wing Shack El Sol* Fast Food 2304 S. Princeton St., Ottawa 210 S. Main St., Ottawa (785) 242-9032 806 S. Main, Ottawa (785) 214-4174 Burger King (785) 229-0067 Wendy’s 601 E. 23rd St., Ottawa Maria’s Mexican Café 2310 S. Cedar St., Ottawa Riverside Diner (785) 242-1057 314 S. Main, Ottawa (785) 242-3410 212 N Main St., Ottawa (785) 242-0200 (785) 242-4974 Casey’s Deli 334 N. Main St., Ottawa Family Windmill Café* Pizza (785) 242-6772 1010 N. Main St., Ottawa Big Boppers Café (785) 242-0027 Buzzard’s Pizza* Casey’s Deli 520 Main St., Wellsville 410 E. Franklin St., Pomona 1002 N. Main St., Ottawa (785) 883-9990 Wray’s Bulk Food (Deli) (785) 566-8383 (785) 242-9709 221 S. Main St., Ottawa Cosentino’s Price Pizza Hut* Casey’s Deli Chopper & Deli (785) 242-3663 2314 S. Princeton St., Ottawa 1019 W. Seventh St., Ottawa 120 E. 19th St. Ottawa (785) 242-1212 (785) 242-8943 (785) 242-4646 Coffee Pizza Time* Dairy Queen Brazier Daylight Donuts Mug Shot Coffee 208 S. Main St., Ottawa 1144 S. Main St., Ottawa 1644 S. Main St., Ottawa 110 S. Main St. Suite B, Ottawa (785) 242-8463 (785) 242-4506 (785) 242-8412 (785) 229-0481 20 Franklin County, Kansas Cosentino’s Price Chopper: Starbucks Coffee 120 E. 19th St. Ottawa (785) 242-4646

After Hours Bishop’s Brew* 120 E. Dundee St., Ottawa (785) 242-8920

Chili Jacks* 606 Main St., Wellsville (785) 883-2707

“O” Town Cocktails & Billiards* 128 S Main, Ottawa (785) 242-7777

Lane Tavern* 405 S. Kansas Ave., Lane Brand’n Iron Bar & Grill is located at 1457 Highway 59 in Princeton. (785) 869-2976

Sinderbloc Bar* 103 Franklin St., Pomona Stop by the Visitor Information Center, (785) 248-1672  2011 E. Logan St., Ottawa, for menus of several area restaurants! *Serves alcohol

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March July KOFO Home & Garden Show Pomona Summer www.kofo.com; (785) 242-1220 in the Park Join the local radio station to see the latest in home and garden. www.pomonaks.com; (785) 566-8805 April Enjoy volleyball, basketball and softball Annual All-Corvette Car Show tournaments, kiddie tractor pulls, www.facebook.com/ottawacorvetteshow; (785) 418-6844 dancing, music, kids activities and more. The annual All-Corvette Car Show in Ottawa is open to any Corvette of any year in any condition. There are no Independence Day admission or registration fees, although donations are given (785) 242-2676 to the Prairie Paws Animal Shelter. Celebrate the Fourth of July with the annual fireworks show at Forest Park. May Richmond Free Fair Flea, Junk & Trunk (785) 835-6365 (785) 242-1000 Richmond hosts its annual fair with 4-H animal judging, Have a fun day pickin’ in Ottawa! Vendors will have unique music, entertainment and more. antiques, vintage and primitive items at bargain prices. Franklin County Fair & Rodeo June (785) 229-3520 Held in July at the fairgrounds in Ottawa, this fair hosts Relay for Life a rodeo, music, demolition derby, 4-H animal judging, (785) 242-8386 barbecue carnival and more. The fair will celebrate 150 years This annual relay for cancer research for the cure begins on in 2015 with special activities planned to commemorate its Friday night at dusk and ends Saturday morning. rich history in Franklin County. Optimist Youth Day & Duck Race www.ottawaoptimist.org; (785) 242-0185 The Optimist Youth Day and Duck run is put on by the August Ottawa Optimist Club. The day of kids events is free. Ottawa Municipal Airport Fly-In Suzuki Institute “Sound Encounters” (785) 242-5310 www.ottawasuzukistrings.org; (785) 242-0242 Come see static displays of airplanes, as well as equipment The Ottawa Suzuki Strings hosts several events in conjunction from the Ottawa fire and police departments! with its youth camp. Free concerts are open to the public. Williamsburg Jayhawker Days Lane Agricultural Fair (785) 867-3298 www.williamsburgks.us; (785) 746-5641 Celebrate with live country music, a street dance, hog roast, This fair hosts summer fun with 4-H animal judging, music, food vendors, camel rides, kids activities and more. live entertainment, parade and more. Wellsville Car Show www.wellsvillechamber.com; (785) 418-2431 See the classic cruisers and new cars as they line the street to cruise the bricks in downtown Wellsville. Event is always the last Friday in August.

September Sunflower Piecemakers Quilt Show www.sunflowerpiecemakers.com; (785) 566-8811 This event showcases more than 100 quilts, both new and antique. An auction of mini quilts raises money for non- profits. The show is the second Saturday in September. 22 Franklin County, Kansas Power of the Past Antique Engine & Tractor Show www.powerofthepast.net; (785) 418-2190 Held the second full weekend in September, this year’s show will feature orphans and lesser known tractors and engines. There are activities for kids, a daily parade of tractors, demonstrations, flea market and craft vendors. Ol’ Marais River Run Car Show www.olmarais.com Join over 2,000 cars at shady Forest Park during the third full weekend in September. The Saturday night cruise on Main Street is a highlight for many. Ol’ Marais Chili Cook-off Wellsville Days www.pleasantridge.com; (785) 878-3375 www.wellsvilledays.com; (573) 280-8109 Come taste chili and see the pumpkin patch with all its fun. Join the fun with basketball tournaments, entertainment, Pome on the Range Fall Festival kids zone, petting zoo, craft vendors, car show and more! www.pomeontherange.com; (785) 746-5492 Indian Artifact & Arrowhead Show This event features apple picking, hay rides, kids fun and more. (785) 665-7576 or (785) 255-4438 Maple Leaf Festival Bring your own artifacts and see those on display at the www.mapleleaffestival.com Appanoose Area Museum,600 Shawnee Rd, Pomona, Held in nearby Baldwin City, the Maple Leaf Festival fills two KS. Held the last Sunday in September from 2-4 p.m. days with craft and food vendors, entertainment, a parade Event is free and open to the public. and more. Always the third full weekend in October.

October November Ottawa Main Street Association Outdoor Veterans Day Celebration Vintage Flea Market (785) 242-5419 www.ottawamainstreet.org; (785) 242-2085 Celebrate with a parade, re-enactments and a field of flags. Vendors will have antiques and vintage and primitive items at bargain prices. Homemade Holidays Craft Show (785) 229-8030 Rush the Rails Shop more than 100 booths of handmade items and crafts! www.rushtherails.com Ottawa Middle School, 1230 S Ash, Ottawa. 2nd Annual Rush the Rails event. The Flint Hills Nature Memory Lane Light Display Trail (FHNT) is a converted rails to trails corridor. Rush www.pleasantridge.com; (785) 878-3375 the Rails is a celebration of the wonderful outdoor Visit the Christmas tree farm and view lighted displays. resource. Join us on bike or on foot as we traverse from Open Thanksgiving through Christmas Eve. Osawatomie to Council Grove, KS, celebrating each community along the way. Visit www.rushtherails.com for Mayor’s Tree Lighting information or to register. www.ottawakansas.org; (785) 242-1000 Ladies Night Out Event Join us in Haley Park, 2nd & Main in Ottawa as the Mayor flips the switch to turn on the Christmas tree and www.ottawakansas.org; (785) 242-1000 downtown lights. Enjoy entertainment, kids crafts and a Have you ever wondered what businesses on Main Street, picture with Santa. Ottawa have to offer for purchase? Then Ladies Night Out is for you! This event draws over 500 ladies to Main Street where you will enjoy refreshments, door prizes and December shopping. Shopping Extravaganza (785) 665-7576 or (785) 255-4438 Craft and Vendor Show at the Appanoose Area Museum, 600 Shawnee Rd, Pomona, Ks from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Held the 1st Saturday in December. The Bethlehem Story www.ottawabiblechurch.org/bethlehem; (785) 242-3211 Discover the telling of the Christmas tale of Jesus’ birth with actors and live animals. Holiday Activities www.visitottawakansas.com; (785) 242-1411 Many communities in and around Franklin County have parades and other activities to celebrate the holidays! www.visitottawakansas.com 23 Self Guided Tours

All the tours are free of charge but do not George Washburn Historical Structures include admittance onto private property. This tour contains more than 28 of George Washburn’s Each of these tours has a brochure that is houses, businesses and other public structures. The available at the Visitor Information Center booklet includes the addresses and photos from years or in a PDF that can be emailed or past and today, along with a summary of the history on downloaded from our website at the location. www.visitottawakansas.com. Franklin County Heritage Homes Tour Agricultural Tour This tour takes you by more than 40 historical homes in Franklin County. They include many George Franklin County is rich with agriculture, including Washburn homes but also many unique homes that are a variety of fruits, vegetables, dairies and ranch added every year. The homes are compiled by a local operations. The locations’ hours and offerings will organization, the Franklin County Heritage Homes. vary throughout the year, but even a drive through the county by these scenic locations is worth the trip. Franklin County Quilt Block Tour Cemetery Tour The first organized quilt block project in Kansas, these quilts cover every corner of the county. There are more A brochure at the Visitor Information Center lists the than 35 blocks hanging on barns and structures. cemeteries in Franklin County, which vary in size from small to very large. A large reference binder can be Freedom’s Frontier Heritage Tour found at the VIC listing in detail many of the names registered at the cemeteries. This new self-guided tour highlights the sites that kicked off the Civil War. The tour begins in Ottawa at the Old Four Corners Tour Depot Museum and stops at the Blackjack Battlefield near Baldwin City. It then follows the trail up near The Franklin County Historical Society and VIC have Lawrence to visit the Freedom Frontier headquarters four self-driving tours available covering the northwest, at Carnegie Hall. Lastly, it heads south to Osawatomie, northeast, southwest and southeast corners of the where the John Brown museum is located. county. The tour covers historical events and many important sites.

24 Franklin County, Kansas Committees and Activities of the Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce

AGRI-BUSINESS Activities: • 4-H Watermelon Feed at the Franklin County Fair • Further support the 4-H Livestock Sale EDUCATION & HEALTH • Sponsors Day on the Farm for local 3rd Graders Activities: • Assist Power of the Past antique tractor event • Honors Banquet program for high school • Support outside functions of other groups such as and middle school students for high scholastic KSU, FFA & Farm Bureau achievement • Welcome luncheon for new faculty & health AMBASSADORS care personnel Activities: • Sponsor Chamber Coffees to familiarize the MEMBERSHIP community with local businesses Activities: • New Business Ribbon Cuttings • Membership Appreciation Events • Represent the Chamber atcommunity events • Works to grow and maintain a viable membership • Produces the Chamber Annual Banquet LEADERSHIP FRANKLIN COUNTY (LFC) EVENTS & PROMOTIONS Activities: Activities: • Provide a high-quality leadership program to current • Generate a stronger retail base and potential community leaders • Sponsors: • Create a local network of professional and  Ladies Night Out in October community advocates  Mayor’s Lighting Ceremony in November • Sponsors a local legislative day to Topeka to see  The Flea, Junk & Trunk vendor event in May and learn about State government • Sponsors downtown activities during the Ol’ Maries River Run Car Show FIRST FRIDAY FORUM • Provide retailers classes on social media and Activities: new marketing trends and techniques • Partner with the City of Ottawa, Neosho County Community College, The Ottawa Herald and the LEGISLATIVE ACTION Franklin Co. Health department to coordinate a Activities: monthly program every first Friday keeping citizens • Sponsors legislative and local government coffees abreast of community activities to inform local citizens • Identify relevant and timely speakers once a month • Sponsors candidates forums and meet the for presentations candidates in elections cycle years • Sponsors annual Eggs & Issues annually bringing a State renowned speaker to Ottawa

www.visitottawakansas.com 25 MEETING ROOMS & VENUES Amazing Grace Baptist...... 785.242.4086 Meetings The Bottle House...... 785.893.0488 Camp Chippewa...... 785.242.6797 Carnegie Cultural Ctr...... 785.242.8478 Celebration Hall...... 785.229.3523 Ottawa and Franklin County, located just Dunn’s Landing...... 785.418.9957 southwest of the greater Kansas City area Eagles Hall...... 785.242.6142 along I-35, are the perfect place for your Elliot Hall...... 785.242.2713 next conference, meeting or retreat. The Franklin Co. Visitor Center...... 785.242.1411 Visitor Center can help you select a venue Goppert Center...... 785.242.1939 that will accommodate your group, in Kansas Buffet Company...... 785.242.4329 addition to arranging overnight lodging. Masonic Lodge...... 785.242.1493 Milestone Events in Wellsville...... 785.248.1142 National Guard Armory...... 785.242.4369 Neosho County Community College...... 785.242.2067 Ottawa Memorial Auditorium...... 785.242.8810 Ottawa University...... 785.242.5200 Plaza Grill & Cinema...... 785.242.5555 Prairie Star Ranch...... 785.764.5694 Ransom Memorial Hospital...... 785.229.8200 Smoked Creations...... 785.242.4227 Timber Lakes Camp...... 785.242.3422 Washburn Towers...... 785.242.9444 Wellsville City Library...... 785.883.2870 Site Visits AREA COMMUNITY BUILDINGS The Visitor Center can arrange site visits. We also can offer Pomona...... 785.566.3522 a complimentary tour of the community. Princeton...... 785.937.4163 Richmond...... 785.835.6465 Planning Assistance The Visitor Center will assist in planning spousal programs, Wellsville...... 785.883.2296 area speaker referrals and options for group outings, Williamsburg...... 785.746.5459 dining and entertainment as needed. CATERING Media Contacts Prairie Star Catering...... 785.242.2424 The Visitor Center can send out a press release regarding Price Chopper Deli...... 785.242.4646 your meeting in our community, or we can provide you Richie Rich’s BBQ & Catering...... 816.405.7204 with a listing of local and regional media. Smoked Creations...... 785.242.4227 Welcome Address Assistance Smokey’s BBQ & Café...... 785.883.4419 We can schedule a local dignitary to provide a welcome Sodexo Campus Services...... 785.248.2305 address to your group. Subway...... 785.242.6006 Name Badges & Registration Assistance RENTAL EQUIPMENT We can provide name badges and can assist with Gerken Rent-All Inc...... 785.242.4144 registration at your conference. Triad Leasing...... 785.242.2106 Franklin County Area Welcome Materials The Visitor Center can provide your group with welcome For more information or to book your next conference, bags filled with local brochures, maps and special  meeting or group tour, contact the CVB at 785-242-1411 discounts to local establishments when available. or [email protected]. 26 Franklin County, Kansas Important Numbers

Emergency Laundry Mats Frontier Extension Fire/Police/Ambulance...... 911 Mrs. Kleen Coin Laundry....(785) 242-9839 Service...... (785) 229-3650 1418 S. Main St., Suite 2, Ottawa Franklin County 1120 N. Main St., Ottawa Drug Unit...... (785) 242-6900 South Main Kansas Driver’s License..(785) 242-1276 225 S. Walnut St., Ottawa Franklin County Emergency Coin Laundry...... (785) 242-9814 Medical Services...... (785) 229-7300 1600 S. Main St., Ottawa Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce...... (785) 242-1000 Kansas Highway Patrol Motorist 24/7 Towing 109 E. Second St., Ottawa Assistance...... (785) 296-3102 Andy’s Wrecker & Repair...... (785) 242-7249 Ottawa City Hall...... (785) 229-3600 Kansas Road 101 S. Hickory St., Ottawa Conditions...... (800) 585-7623 or 511 Bell’s Wrecker...... (785) 242-3700 Ottawa City Parks Police Gas Vouchers.... (785) 242-1700 TT & T Towing...... (785) 242-2288 Division...... (785) 242-3653 Non-Emergency Pet Services Ottawa Main Street Association...... (785) 242-2085 Franklin County Animal Control...... (785) 242-2561 Sheriff’s Office...... (785) 242-3802 209 S Main St., Ottawa Cottonwood Ottawa Post Office...... (785) 242-2000 Ottawa Police Animal Hospital...... (785) 242-7822 401 S. Hickory St., Ottawa Department...... (785) 242-2561 3161 K-68 Highway, Ottawa Transfer Station/Landfil... (785) 242-4612 Ottawa Fire Ottawa Veterinary 3323 Osborne Terrace, Ottawa Department...... (785) 229-3700 Hospital...... (785) 242-3538 1215 W. Seventh St., Ottawa Wellsville Chamber Medical of Commerce...... (785) 883-2462 Prairie Paws Express Care Clinic...... (785) 229-8888 Animal Shelter...... (785) 242-2967 1301 S. Main St., Ottawa 3173 Hwy K-68 WiFi/Internet Access Franklin County McDonald’s Health Department..... (785) 229-3530 Transportation 2214 S. Princeton Circle Dr, Ottawa 1418 S. Main St., Suite 1, Ottawa General Public Mug Shot Coffee Transportation...... (785) 242-7440 Health Partnership 110 S Main St., Suite B, Ottawa Clinic...... (785) 229-3532 Enterprise Rent-a-Car...... (785) 242-0300 Ottawa Library 107 S Main St., Ottawa Ottawa Municipal 101 S. Hickory, Ottawa Internal Medicine Airport...... (785) 242-5310 Visitor Information Center Associates of Ottawa.. (785) 229-8882 Kansas State 2011 E. Logan St., Ottawa 1428 S Main St, Suite 4, Ottawa Travel Info...... (800) 2-Kansas Wendy’s Ottawa Care Clinic...... (785) 214-4903 2310 S. Cedar St., Ottawa 120 E 19thSt., Suite A, Ottawa Local Offices Franklin County Local Media Ottawa Family Physician... (785) 242-1620 Administration...... (785) 229-3485 KOFO Radio 1418 S Main St., Suite 5, Ottawa 1428 S. Main St., Suite 2, Ottawa (1220 AM & 103.7 FM).... (785) 242-1220 Ransom Memorial Franklin County www.kofo.com Hospital...... (785) 229-8200 Development Council...... (785) 242-1000 Ottawa Herald...... (785) 242-4700 1301 S. Main St., Ottawa 109 E. Second St., Ottawa www.ottawaherald.com

www.visitottawakansas.com 27 Local History

Laura Ingalls Wilder described the courthouse in her journal. John Brown led a massacre that helped spark the Civil War. Teddy Roosevelt promoted the Progressive “Bull Moose” Party during a Chautauqua Assembly in 1912. Both the famous and infamous are woven into the history of Franklin County, Kansas. Franklin County’s rich history surrounds you, whether you’re exploring Ottawa’s Main Street, the rural countryside, or one of the county’s museums. You’re also just a few minutes away from numerous sites connected to Bleeding Kansas, the Civil War, and the plight of American Indians pushed West, and the settlers who followed.

Native and Emigrant Tribes Early Settlers Once the lands of the Kanza and Osage, Franklin Franklin County was already home to numerous tribes County was home to more reservations for relocated before Easterners were encouraged to settle the region. tribes than any other Kansas county. Bands of Ottawas, Abolitionists, pro-slavers, and new immigrants made their Chippewas, Peorias, Piankeshas, Kaskaskias, Munsees, way to the county in its early years. Both the California- Weas, Pottawatomies, and Shawnees were removed to Fort Scott Trail and a spur of the Santa Fe Trail passed Franklin County in the mid-1800s. Most were relocated to through Franklin County. Waves of German, Czech, Oklahoma by 1870. Three cemeteries, Ottawa University, Scandanavian and French immigrants as well as freed and the “Buffalo Woman” sculpture in front of the county slaves and, later, Mexican immigrants made Franklin courthouse pay tribute to Franklin County’s earliest County home. The 1859 Dietrich Cabin in Ottawa’s City residents. Park commemorates the experience of early settlers in Franklin County.

Bleeding Kansas Railroads In 1854, the Kansas-Nebraska Act established “popular Westward expansion meant railroad expansion. sovereignty” and allowed the residents of the territory to The Leavenworth, Lawrence & Galveston chugged into vote its land free or pro-slavery. Champions for both sides Ottawa in 1868, connecting Ottawa to thousands of other rushed to settle Kansas in hopes of swaying its allegiance. communities. The LL&G line would eventually be acquired In 1856, John Brown and a band of supporters swept by the Santa Fe, which made the 1888 depot (now the down to Pottawatomie Creek near present-day Lane, Old Depot Museum) a division headquarters.The Missouri pulled five men and boys out of their cabins in the middle Pacific line expanded transportation options east and west. of the night and killed them. Now nothing more than a Both railroad lines have been converted to trails. Explore cemetery, the ghost town of Berea was a community of both the Prairie Spirit Trail and the Flint Hills Nature Trail by abolitionists involved in the Underground Railroad. foot or bicycle. FHNT even welcomes horses. Roadtrip: Learn more about John Brown and the Border Roadtrip: Want to experience the magic of the rails Wars at Black Jack Battlefield (near Baldwin City) and the first-hand? Head to Baldwin City for a short ride on the John Brown Museum State Historic Site in Osawatomie. Midland Railway or a leisurely dinner on the Kansas Belle. 28 Franklin County, Kansas Architecture Dietrich Cabin Franklin County is the home of George Washburn City Park, 5th& Main, Ottawa (1847-1922), an architect who designed public buildings (785) 242-1232 and private homes all over Kansas. Many examples of Built by Catherine and Jacob Dietrich and originally located his work can be found in Franklin County, including the in southwest Franklin County, this fully furnished 1859 cabin Courthouse, the Old Depot Museum, Ottawa University’s commemorates the experiences of early Franklin County Administration Building, and several local houses. settlers. FFNHA Star Site. Ottawa’s Historic Main Street features blocks of Victorian- era structures that house busy shops at street level and Franklin County Records & Research Center apartments on the upper floors. Tour the county with a 1124 West 7th Street Terrace, Ottawa Franklin County Heritage Homes guide to discover the (785) 242-1232 // olddepotmuseum.org area’s distinguished historic structures. The Records & Research Center houses an extensive Roadtrip: The Anderson County Courthouse and the collection of 60,000 artifacts, archives, photographs, and Miami County Courthouse were also designed by George other historical documents. It’s the go-to place for Franklin Washburn. County research.

Utopia Richmond Community Museum In 1869, Ernest Valeton de Boissiere established the 119 Central Avenue, Richmond utopian communal society of Silkville. The 2,400-acre (785) 835-6598 ranch initially produced silk, but it eventually switched Housed in a former lumberyard, this museum is dedicated to dairy and other agricultural pursuits. Although the to the history of Richmond and surrounding area, including community is gone, several of the original structures still local businesses, schools, the Underground Railroad and stand southwest of Williamsburg. churches.

Chautauqua Appanoose Area Museum Between 1883 and 1914, the Chautauqua Assembly 600 Shawnee Road, Pomona brought distinguished speakers like Teddy Roosevelt and (785) 665-7576 Susan B. Anthony to Ottawa’s Forest Park, where thousands Housed in the 1919 Appanoose School, this museum focuses came for new ideas, spiritual inspiration, and education. on the communities of northwest Franklin County, including Greenwood, Centropolis, Appanoose, and Pomona. Museums Williamsburg Community Museum Old Depot Museum 309 South East Street, Williamsburg 135 West Tecumseh, Ottawa (785) 746-8830 (785) 242-1250 // www.olddepotmuseum.org This museum includes historic educational artifacts and Housed in an 1888 depot, the flagship museum of the explores the area’s coal mining history. Franklin County Historical Society includes exhibits on local industry, farm life, town life, native and emigrant Wellsville Historical Society tribes, the Pottawatomie Massacre, and an HO-scale model railroad, plus temporary exhibits throughout the 517 South Main, Suite 100, Wellsville year. FFNHA Star Site. (785) 883-2368 This museum is dedicated to the history of Wellsville, the hometown of country singer Chely Wright.

Freedom’s Frontier National Heritage Area 947 New Hampshire Street, Lawrence (785) 856-5300 // freedomsfrontier.org FFNHA connects the stories of eastern Kansas and western Missouri by offering the many perspectives leading up to the Civil War and beyond. Discover museums and historic sites on both sides of the Kansas-Missouri border. FFNHA connects the stories of eastern Kansas and western Missouri  by offering the many perspectives leading up to the Civil War and beyond. Discover museums and historic sites on both sides of the Kansas-Missouri border. Take charge of

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