Dietrich Cabin

The 1859 cabin tells the story of early German settlers of Franklin County.

Hours

Open for community events or by appointment. Call (785) 242-1232 or e-mail barkerd@olddepotmuseum.org.

This site will have regular hours beginning in June 2017.

Contact Information

1124 W 7th Street Terrace
City Park
Ottawa, KS 66067
Phone: 785-242-1232
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Location Type

Kid-friendly
Living History
Historic Home
Interpretive Signs

Site Info

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Built in 1859, the Dietrich Cabin was moved from southwest of Ottawa into City Park when Mrs. Elsie Gault gave it to the Franklin County Historical Society as a gift in honor of the Kansas Centennial of 1961.

Stories & Comments

Deborah Barker  |  on 2/2/2014

New Hours: The Dietrich Cabin will be open on the second Sunday of April, May, June, July, August, September and October from 1 to 4 p.m. Programming: period music, reenactors, story telling, or heritage craft demonstrations - each open Sunday.

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Upcoming Events
Saturday, October 21, 2017
Dietrich Cabin Open House
Dietrich Cabin, a house built by Franklin County settlers in 1859, will be open to the public! Admission is free.   details>>
Sunday, October 22, 2017
Dietrich Cabin Open House
Dietrich Cabin, a house built by Franklin County settlers in 1859, will be open to the public! Admission is free.   details>>
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