The history of Ottawa

Ottawa is a village in Putnam County, Ohio, United States, and its county seat. We’re gathering its old postcards, photos and papers from public archives right now.

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Ottawa through the years

Every find lands on the timeline as it comes in. Gaps show where the archives go quiet, and where neighbors can help.

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