Ottawa, Minnesota facts for kids
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Ottawa, Minnesota
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 Ottawa, Minnesota
Location in Minnesota
Ottawa, Minnesota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Le Sueur |
| Township | Ottawa |
| Elevation | 797 ft (243 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56058
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| GNIS feature ID | 649040 |
Ottawa is a small community in Le Sueur County, Minnesota, United States. It is called an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a city or town with its own local government. Instead, it's part of a larger area called Ottawa Township.
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Where is Ottawa Located?
Ottawa is found south of a town called Le Sueur. It sits where two county roads, 23 and 36 (also known as Ottawa Road), meet. The beautiful Minnesota River flows nearby, and a smaller stream called Cherry Creek also joins the river right in Ottawa. State Highway 112 is also very close to the community.
What's Around Ottawa?
Even though Ottawa is a small place, it's near several other communities. These include Le Sueur, Kasota, St. Henry, Le Center, Cleveland, and St. Peter. If you like nature, you'll be interested to know that the Ottawa Bluffs Nature Preserve and the Ottawa Wildlife Management Area are also nearby.
A Look Back: Ottawa's History
Ottawa has an interesting past. It used to be a stop on the old Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis and Omaha Railway, which was a train line.
How Ottawa Got Its Name
When the community was first started, it had a different name: Minnewashta. This name comes from the Eastern Dakota language and means "good water." But on June 20, 1856, the area was officially surveyed and renamed Ottawa. The name Ottawa comes from the Ottawa Indians, a Native American tribe.
Early Population
In 1900, the community of Ottawa had a population of 246 people.
