Cottonwood Ranch Designs

Cottonwood Ranch Designs is a small custom leather shop near Ottawa, Ks My start in Leather tooling came about after our daughter left for college and I had extra time on my hands. Samantha had tooled leather in 4-H, I picked up her tools one day and started working with them. I started making items and selling to friends and co-workersr, and decided it was time to make it a business instead of a hobby. Cottonwood Ranch Designs was established in 2005. Handmade Custom Leather is my specialty. Adult and Youth Chaps & Chinks - Photo Albums - Tack - Personal Items, Home Decor' and more.
Here at Cottonwood Ranch Designs we offer:
Kali Leather LIfe Conditioner and Weaver Leather hardware.
Limited Repair service
Gift Certificates
Extra time is needed to create a custom gift - Christmas orders must be placed by November 1st. Christmas Gift certificates available for orders placed after November 1.

Old Depot Museum

The Old Depot Museum is operated by the Franklin County Historical Society. This incredible, two story, limestone depot was built in 1888

Ottawa, KS Museums

200 Block of Main

The entire 200 block of Main Street in Ottawa is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It's noted for its Victorian architecture.

Ottawa, KS Historic Downtowns

Ottawa City Park

The Ottawa City Park is a beautiful compliment of nature's architecture among the historic works of George P. Washburn in the downtown district. Located at 5th and Main, the park offers a spacious area for strolling, relaxing, or picnics with playground equipment for the children.

Ottawa, KS Parks

Tauy Jones Mansion

Located northeast of Ottawa 2 miles north on U.S. Highway 59 and then east. The home was built in 1862 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

John Tecumseh "Tauy" Jones, honored as the"Founder of Ottawa University"

Ottawa, KS Famous Homes

Franklin County Courthouse

The Franklin County Courthouse was built in 1893 by George P. Washburn, one of the best known 19th century Kansas architects, and is regarded as one of Washburn's most outstanding works. Courthouses were one of Washburn'

Ottawa, KS Historic Courthouses

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Attractions and Upcoming Events

Old Depot Museum

200 Block of Main

Ottawa City Park

Tauy Jones Mansion

Franklin County Courthouse

Things to do near Ottawa, KS

Alvamar Golf and Country Club

Winchester Jail

Pomona Hiking, Biking, & Equestrian Trails

Brochure of Historic Lecompton -

Sage General Store