Ottawa
Ottowa was on Bedias Creek in southeastern Madison County. In 1898 a post office was established there; according to one account, the first postmaster was a black named Viser. The post office was closed in 1905, and Ottawa was not shown on the 1936 county highway map.
Adapted from the official Handbook of Texas, a state encyclopedia developed by the Texas State Historical Association (TSHA). It is an authoritative source of trusted historical records.
At a Glance
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Currently Exists
No
Place type
Ottawa is classified as a Town
Associated Names
- [Ottowa]
- (Island)
Locations
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- Latitude
- 30.91102270
- Longitude
- -95.71272440
Has Post Office
No
Is Incorporated
No
