Ottawa, KS

united states

Ottawa is a small college town in eastern Kansas, about an hour southwest of Kansas City via US-59 and I-35. The city sits along the Marais des Cygnes River with US Highway 59 as its main drag, connecting north to Lawrence and south toward the Oklahoma border. K-68 runs east-west through town, linking to I-35 about 15 miles west. Ottawa University's campus anchors the community, and the modern Gangwish Library stands out with its striking contemporary design right along the highway.