Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "Ottumwa, Iowa" in English language version.
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: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)Originally called Appanoose Rapids, the name was changed to Louisville and Ottumwanoc before being shortened to Ottumwa. Ottumwa is said to be derived from an Algonquian (Fox) word meaning "rippling waters," although it may simply mean "town."
Potts, Mary Florence (c. 1853–?). American inventor of the most popular irons ever used.