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Camp Bushnell Plaque Unveiling

Bexley Historical Society trustees attending the Camp Bushnell plaque unveiling

On November 11th, 2020, Bexley Mayor Ben Kessler met with members and trustees of the Bexley Historical Society at Broad and Drexel streets to unveil a commemorative plaque marking the history of Camp Bushnell in Bexley.

Ben Kessler and Lori Ann Feibel at the Camp Bushnell plaque unveiling

President of the Bexley Historical Society Glenn Soden noted that there was an incredible amount of collaboration that preceded the creation and placement of plaque including efforts from the City of Bexley, the Bexley Community Foundation, and the Bexley Public Library.

The Camp Bushnell plaque unveiled at Broad and Drexel in Bexley Ohio
Video of Camp Bushnell unveiling and remarks
  • Memorial Bolder dedicated 1934
  • Bexley World War II Memorial
Other nearby historical markers

Credits: Photos courtesy Martina Campoamor; Video used with kind permission of Sam Metcalf with the City of Bexley

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Camp Bushnell Historical Plaque

The plaque, through text and photos, honoring Camp Bushnell has been reviewed by Mayor Ben Kessler, City Council and the Tree Commission. The latter group gave approval to place the marker on the northwest quadrant of Drexel Circle. A formal dedication date has not been determined but is tentatively scheduled to be held in the Spring of 2020.