Editing Osawatomie, Kansas

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'''Osawatomie''' is a city in [[Miami County, Kansas|Miami County]], [[Kansas]], United States,<ref name="GNIS"/> {{convert|61|mi|km}} southwest of [[Kansas City, Kansas|Kansas City]].  As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], the population of the city was 4,255.<ref name="Census-2020-Profile">{{cite web |title=Profile of Osawatomie, Kansas in 2020 |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile/Osawatomie_city,_Kansas?g=1600000US2053225 |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=November 14, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221114065115/https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile/Osawatomie_city,_Kansas?g=1600000US2053225 |archive-date=November 14, 2022 |url-status=live}}</ref>  It derives its name as a [[portmanteau]] of two nearby streams, the [[Marais des Cygnes River]] (formerly named "Osage River") and [[Pottawatomie Creek]].

==History==
[[File:John Brown Museum-Osawatomie.JPG|thumb|[[John Brown Museum]] (2008)]]
[[File:Congregational Church (Old Stone Church).jpg|thumb|Historic Old Stone Church in Osawatomie (2020)]]
Osawatomie's name is a compound of two primary Native American tribes from the area, the [[Osage Nation|Osage]] and [[Pottawatomi]]e.<ref>{{cite book | url=https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_5zdAAQAAMAAJ | title=Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society | publisher=Kansas State Printing Plant | author=Kansas State Historical Society | year=1916 | pages=[https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_5zdAAQAAMAAJ/page/n347 240]}}</ref> The name was said to have been thought up by [[Ely Moore]], an [[Indian agent]] and former [[United States House of Representatives|Congressman]], in order to settle a dispute on what to call the new settlement.<ref>{{cite journal |last1=Moore |first1=Ely Jr. |title=The Naming of Osawatomie, and Some Experiences with John Brown |journal=Collections of the Kansas State Historical Society |date=1912 |volume=XII |page=339 |url=https://archive.org/details/collectionsofkan12kans_0/page/n390/mode/1up |access-date=4 April 2025 |publisher=Kansas State Printing Office |location=Topeka}}</ref> The town is bordered by Pottawatomie Creek and the [[Marais des Cygnes River]] (part of the Osage River system), which are also named for the two tribes.<ref name="OSCTY">{{Cite web|url=http://www.osawatomieks.org/|title=History of Osawatomie|access-date=2009-11-16| publisher=City of Osawatomie}}</ref>

The [[New England Emigrant Aid Company|Emigrant Aid Society's]] transport of settlers to the [[Kansas Territory]] as a base for Free State settlers was key in the establishment of the community of Osawatomie in October 1854. Settled by [[Abolitionism in the United States|abolitionists]] in hope of aiding Kansas's entry to the United States as a free state, the community of Osawatomie and pro-slavery communities nearby was quickly the targets of violence by pro-enslavement forces such as [[Border ruffian|Border Ruffians.]]<ref name=MCVG9>"Miami County 2009 Visitors Guide", pages 8-10</ref>

In March 1855, abolitionists Reverend Samuel Adair and his wife Florella settled in a cabin near Osawatomie to serve as missionaries to the community. Florella's half-brother, [[John Brown (abolitionist)|John Brown]] came to [[Bleeding Kansas]] later the same year with a wagon of guns in order to help fight the pro slavery forces like his five sons, who were already living in another community in the area. Brown then came to Osawatomie to visit the Adairs and fight pro-slavery forces there. By 1856, having established himself as a leader of free state guerillas, Brown made Osawatomie and the Adair cabin his base. In a raid in May 1856, Brown killed five pro-slavery men along Pottawatomie Creek near the current town of [[Lane, Kansas]]. This was then referred to as the "[[Pottawatomie massacre]]", which inflamed the fighting throughout the Kansas Territory.<ref name=MCVG8>"Miami County 2008 Visitors Guide", pages 11-16</ref> The second and main [[Battle of Osawatomie]] took place on August 30, 1856. Osawatomie played a key role throughout the [[American Civil War|Civil War]], serving as a center for [[Jayhawker]] activity.<ref name="BLSKY">{{Cite web|url=http://skyways.lib.ks.us/genweb/archives/index.html/|title=Osawatomie - Cyclopedia 1912|access-date=2009-11-16| publisher=The KSGenWeb Project}}</ref>

By 1857, Osawatomie had grown to a town of 800 and in 1859 hosted the first convention of the Kansas Republican Party.<ref name="BLSKY"/> In recognition for Osawatomie's part in ensuring Kansas remained a free state, the Kansas Legislature established the [[Osawatomie State Hospital|Osawatomie State Mental Hospital]] in 1863, the first mental hospital west of the [[Mississippi River]]. It admitted its first patient in 1866, and is still operational.<ref name="MCVG9"/> By 1879, a railroad was built to serve Osawatomie, aiding its growth into a supply town and a main shipping point. As a result, Osawatomie grew to a population of 4,046 by 1910.<ref name="BLSKY"/> Osawatomie was a division point for the Missouri Pacific Railroad and the Union Pacific Railroad from 1879 to 1985.<ref name="MCVG8"/>

Osawatomie was chartered in 1883 and in 1890 became a second-class city. The commission form of government was adopted in 1914.{{citation needed|date=March 2011}}

===Battle of Osawatomie===
[[File:OsawatomieBattlefield.png|thumb|Osawatomie Battlefield (1910)]]
The first skirmish in Osawatomie took place on June 7, 1856. However, there was not much of a fight, and no blood was shed. The town's buildings were plundered, and some horses were taken.<ref name="BLSKY"/> The larger, and main conflict known as the Battle of Osawatomie began August 30, 1856 as John Brown was camped just north Osawatomie and looking east for pro-slavery forces. A pro-slavery force of 250, led by [[John William Reid]], came riding into Osawatomie from another direction. One of John Brown's sons Frederick Brown was walking to the Adair cabin at the time, and was shot. When Reverend Adair heard the shot, he sent his own son to warn and notify John Brown of the raid.<ref name="MCVG9"/> Brown and 31 of the free state guerillas took positions to attempt to defend Osawatomie. Heavy gunfire took place for over 45 minutes, until Brown and his men ran out of ammunition. They retreated hoping they would be chased, and the community of Osawatomie would be left alone. However, despite the attempts of Brown to get Reid's men to follow, they instead looted and burned Osawatomie. Only three buildings remained standing when it was over.<ref name="MCVG8"/>

===Presidential visits===
[[File:ObamaLeavingOsawatomieKansas06Dec2011.jpg|thumb|right|President Obama waved to Kansans after his economic speech in Osawatomie on December 6, 2011.]]
On August 31, 1910, President [[Theodore Roosevelt]] gave his famous [[New Nationalism (Theodore Roosevelt)|New Nationalism]] speech in Osawatomie. The central issue he argued was government protection of [[well-being|human welfare]] and [[property rights]].<ref>[http://www.theodore-roosevelt.com/images/research/speeches/trnationalismspeech.pdf "The New Nationalism"], text of Theodore Roosevelt's August 31, 1910 speech in Osawatomie, Kansas</ref><ref>{{cite journal |url=http://www.kshs.org/publicat/khq/1966/66_2_laforte.htm |title=Theodore Roosevelt's Osawatomie Speech |first=Robert S. |last=La Forte |journal=Kansas Historical Quarterly |date=Summer 1966 |volume=32 |issue=2 |pages=187–200}} [https://web.archive.org/web/20031019121849/http://kancoll.org/khq/1966/66_2_laforte.htm online]</ref>

On December 6, 2011, President [[Barack Obama]] gave an economic speech reprising many of Roosevelt's themes at [[Osawatomie High School]].<ref>{{cite news | url = http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-pn-text-obama-speech-kansas-20111206,0,4426647.story  | title = Full text of President Obama's economic speech in Kansas | newspaper = Los Angeles Times | date = December 6, 2011}}</ref>

==Geography==
Osawatomie is located in southwestern Miami County along [[U.S. Route 169 in Kansas|US Route 169]] and [[Kansas Highway 7]]. The [[Marais des Cygnes River]] flows past the north side of the community and [[Pottawatomie Creek]] flows past the south side.<ref>''Kansas Atlas & Gazetteer'', DeLorme, 5th ed., 2017, p. 53 {{isbn|1-946494-038}}</ref>

According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|5.11|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|5.00|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|0.11|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is water.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2012-07-06|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120125061959/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|archive-date=2012-01-25}}</ref>

===Climate===
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool dry winters. According to the [[Köppen Climate Classification]] system, Osawatomie has a [[humid subtropical climate]], abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.<ref>[http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=480641&cityname=Osawatomie%2C+Kansas%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Osawatomie, Kansas]</ref>

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==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|1880= 681
|1890= 2662
|1900= 4191
|1910= 2568
|1920= 3293
|1930= 4440
|1940= 4145
|1950= 4347
|1960= 4622
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|1980= 4459
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Osawatomie is part of the [[Kansas City metropolitan area]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.marc.org/Data-Economy/Metrodataline/General-Information/Statistical-Areas | title=Population Data and Maps &#124; MARC }}</ref>
===2020 census===
The [[2020 United States census]] counted 4,255 people, 1,562 households, and 1,023 families in Osawatomie.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE |url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Osawatomie%20city,%20Kansas%20p16&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><ref name=:0 /> The population density was 810.2 per square mile (312.8/km{{sup|2}}). There were 1,799 housing units at an average density of 342.5 per square mile (132.3/km{{sup|2}}).<ref name=:0>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALDP2020.DP1?q=Osawatomie%20city,%20Kansas%20dp1 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |publisher=United States Census Bureau |title=Gazetteer Files |url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/2020/geo/gazetter-file.html |access-date=2023-12-30 |website=Census.gov}}</ref> The racial makeup was 87.38% (3,718) [[White (U.S. Census)|white]] or [[European American]] (85.52% [[Non-Hispanic White|non-Hispanic white]]), 3.22% (137) [[African American (U.S. Census)|black]] or [[African American|African-American]], 1.01% (43) [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]] or [[Alaska Native]], 0.35% (15) [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.09% (4) [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]] or [[Native Hawaiian]], 0.89% (38) from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 7.05% (300) from [[Multiracial Americans|two or more races]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALPL2020.P1?q=Osawatomie%20city,%20Kansas%20p1&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race was 4.28% (182) of the population.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALPL2020.P2?q=Osawatomie%20city,%20Kansas%20p2&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

Of the 1,562 households, 35.6% had children under the age of 18; 39.2% were married couples living together; 30.2% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 28.6% of households consisted of individuals and 12.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.<ref name=:0 /> The average household size was 2.4 and the average family size was 3.1.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1101?q=Osawatomie%20city,%20Kansas%20s1101%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 10.7% of the population.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1501?q=Osawatomie%20city,%20Kansas%20s1501%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

27.0% of the population was under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 25.4% from 25 to 44, 25.1% from 45 to 64, and 13.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36.1 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.5 males.<ref name=:0 /> For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 108.7 males.<ref name=:0 />

The 2016-2020 5-year [[American Community Survey]] estimates show that the median household income was $51,307 (with a margin of error of +/- $16,869) and the median family income was $60,739 (+/- $9,457).<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS) |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1903?q=Osawatomie%20city,%20Kansas%20s1903%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> Males had a median income of $37,192 (+/- $7,732) versus $26,556 (+/- $3,356) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $31,701 (+/- $2,634).<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS) |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S2001?q=Osawatomie%20city,%20Kansas%20s2001%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> Approximately, 16.8% of families and 19.3% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 27.0% of those under the age of 18 and 25.0% of those ages 65 or over.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1701?q=Osawatomie%20city,%20Kansas%20s1701%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1702?q=Osawatomie%20city,%20Kansas%20s1702&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

===2010 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2012-07-06}}</ref> of 2010, there were 4,447 people, 1,644 households, and 1,075 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|889.4|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 1,891 housing units at an average density of {{convert|378.2|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 92.3% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 3.1% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 1.0% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.3% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.9% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 2.4% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 2.9% of the population.

There were 1,644 households, of which 39.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.9% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 16.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.6% were non-families. 29.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.09.

The median age in the city was 34.6 years. 28.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.9% were from 25 to 44; 24% were from 45 to 64; and 13% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.0% male and 52.0% female.

===2000 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2008-01-31|title=U.S. Census website}}</ref> of 2000, there were 4,645 people, 1,781 households, and 1,130 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|1,045.0|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 1,947 housing units at an average density of {{convert|438.0|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 92.21% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 4.16% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.47% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.22% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.04% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.75% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 2.15% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 2.54% of the population.

There were 1,781 households, out of which 34.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.9% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 13.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.5% were non-families. 31.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 3.03.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.2% under the age of 18, 9.9% from 18 to 24, 30.0% from 25 to 44, 18.6% from 45 to 64, and 14.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $29,104, and the median income for a family was $37,172. Males had a median income of $30,650 versus $23,043 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $15,353. About 10.9% of families and 12.9% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 16.5% of those under age 18 and 10.6% of those age 65 or over.

==Historical places==
[[File:Creamery Bridge Osawatomie.JPG|thumb|right|Historic Creamery Bridge (2007)]]
Osawatomie has several historical places, five of which are listed on the National Historic Register:

* The Mills House - A {{convert|7000|sqft|m2|abbr=on}}. Queen-Anne style home built in 1902 for William Mills.
* Asylum Bridge - An unusual bridge built in 1906 connecting the community to the state mental hospital.
* Creamery Bridge - In 1930, this bridge was built crossing the Marais des Cygnes River. A duplicate bridge crosses the Pottawatomie Creek. Osawatomie is between the two. Both bridges are on the National Historic Register.
* [[John Brown Museum]] State Historic Site: The site of the Battle of Osawatomie is contained in the John Brown Memorial Park. Also, the Adair Cabin is exhibited there.<ref name="OSCTY"/> 
* John Brown Lookout - Located north of 319th and Lookout Road, this high point in the county was used as a Civil War lookout. There is now a ladder there that can be used to cross the fence line for access to the lookout. An exhibit at John Brown State Historic site also features John Brown Lookout.<ref name="MCVG9"/>

Other historic places in or around Osawatomie include:

* Midway Drive-In Theater - Located off of Old KC Road between Paola and Osawatomie is a drive-in theater, one of only twelve remaining in the state. This outdoor movie theater is still operational and shows movies, which used to be called "talkies", during the spring and summer months.<ref name="LASR">{{Cite web|url=http://www.lasr.net/index.php/|title=Drive-In Theatres|access-date=2013-03-06| publisher=LASR.net Travel Site}}</ref>
* Flood Marker - A historic flood of the Marais des Cygnes River occurred in 1951. A marker was placed north of 343rd and one-half mile east of Columbia Road to show the height of the water, 50.3 feet, which has yet to be matched.<ref name="MICO">{{Cite web|url=http://www.miamicountyks.org/tourism.html|title=Miami County DayTrips|access-date=2013-03-06| publisher=Miami County}}</ref>

==Community==
[[File:Cole sports complex Osawatomie.jpg|thumb|right|Baseball at sports complex (2008)]]
The community of Osawatomie offers a museum and driving tour for learning of its history, and also offers its residents various opportunities for recreation. There is an 18-hole golf course, and the Osawatomie City Lake for fishing. The USD 367 Sport and Fitness Zone (O-Zone) is also in Osawatomie, which has two indoor pools, an outdoor pool, a gymnasium, weight room, indoor track, and offers programs for all ages. The Karl E. Cole Sports Complex in Osawatomie is used for athletic events such as baseball, softball, soccer, and youth football.<ref name="MCVG9"/>

Osawatomie hosts the John Brown Jamboree, an annual arts, crafts, and music festival each summer. Each October, the Talking Tombstones event is held at Oakwood Cemetery, with reenactments of historical figures buried there, to remember their lives and contribution to the community's history.<ref name="KCNEWS">{{Cite web|url=http://www.kccommunitynews.com/osawatomie-graphic-news/2965166/detail.html|title=Spirits speak at Talking Tombstones|access-date=2012-05-15| publisher=Osawatomie Graphic}}{{dead link|date=March 2025|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref>

==Film==
On March 13, 2010, the short film ''[[Change for a Dollar]]'' was filmed in Osawatomie.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.inkkc.com/content/grandviews-sharon-wright-filmmaker-model-and-actress |title=My Essentials: Local filmmaker, model and actress Sharon Wright &#124; Ink |accessdate=2013-11-10 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131110160439/http://www.inkkc.com/content/grandviews-sharon-wright-filmmaker-model-and-actress/ |archivedate=2013-11-10 }}''[[theinkkc.com]]''</ref>

==Government==
The Osawatomie government consists of a mayor and eight council members.<ref name="gov1">[https://www.osawatomieks.org/person-category/elected-officials/ Elected Officials; City of Osawatomie.]</ref>

==Education==
The community is served by [[Osawatomie USD 367]] public school district.

Its four schools are:
* Swenson Early Childhood Education Center (Pre-K and K)
* Trojan Elementary (grades 1-5)
* Osawatomie Middle School (grades 6-8)
* [[Osawatomie High School]] (grades 9-12)

==Notable people==
* [[John Brown (abolitionist)|John Brown]] resided for 20 months in a cabin, now the [[John Brown Museum]]
* [[Lynn Dickey]] - NFL quarterback for fifteen seasons, chiefly with [[Green Bay Packers]]
* [[Derrick Jensen (American football)|Derrick Jensen]] - pro football player
* [[Lafayette Russell]] - pro football player and actor

==References==
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==Further reading==
{{See also|Miami County, Kansas#Further reading|l1=List of books about Miami County, Kansas}}

==External links==
{{Commons category|Osawatomie, Kansas}}
* [https://www.osawatomieks.org/ City of Osawatomie]
* [https://www.lkm.org/members/Default.asp?id=41260944 Osawatomie - Directory of Public Officials]
* [https://www.ksdot.org/Assets/wwwksdotorg/bureaus/burTransPlan/maps/city-pdf/osawatomie.pdf Osawatomie city map], KDOT

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