Ask Dean Goodell
Excellent Location: near Interstate I-35, adjacent to Commercial Property, close to Industrial Park, paved roads on two sides, Kingman Rd and US-59 Hwy, near I-35 interchange, mostly level ground with a small area of flood plain in the back. Entrance is off Kingman Rd. Currently zoned Agriculture, 2026 the cropland is planted in soybeans. Check with Franklin County regarding process for rezoning. Turn lanes on and off of US 59 Highway onto Kingman Rd - Less than 1 mile from I-35 Consider the possibilities! There is a small tract (2.1 acres) at the NW corner of this property owned by the City of Ottawa with a building and equipment that is not part of this property for sale.
A strong, existing logistics and manufacturing presence makes Ottawa an attractive home for corporate expansions. Major employers such as American Eagle (which operates a 1.2 million-square-foot distribution center) and Wal-Mart (which operates a 1.8 million-square-foot distribution center) already have a massive footprint in the area. Located very close to Interstate 35, this location allows for highly efficient distribution across the country. I-35 superhighway stretches from Laredo, Texas, to Duluth, Minnesota, connecting major supply chains. The city is also served by US-59 and K-68 highways.
The economic advantages in the City of Ottawa and Franklin County, Kansas provide a solid foundation for business and industry success. Ottawa boasts abundant water, electricity, broadband, and a strong workforce. In addition, there are state and local programs to support initial investment, as well as support for the ongoing needs of industry and business. Incentives are available for industry that provides good paying jobs, makes a significant investment in the community, and will be a long term active community partner. Ottawa Municipal Airport (OWI) is just 2.5 miles away from this property. The 4,500 ft concrete runway serves small business jets and there also is 1,785 ft. grass runway. Ottawa has multiple hotels and restaurants near this location.
Ottawa, population approximately 12,730, is the county seat of Franklin County, Kansas and is located near the center of the county. In addition to the vibrant K-12 public school system, there is Neosho County Community College – Ottawa Campus and also Ottawa University that offers undergraduate bachelor's degrees in over 25 disciplines. Ottawa is named after the Ottawa Tribe of Indians who's athletic teams are known as the Braves.
