HARDIN COUNTY ARMORY RESTORATION FOUNDA

KENTON, OH

Campbell Hill From the onsite historical marker: "CAMPBELL HILL The Highest Point in Ohio. Campbell Hill is named for Charles D. Campbell of Bellefontaine, who owned this land from 1896 to 1937. A marble stone marker atop the hill set in 1900 by the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey marks it as the highest point in Ohio at an elevation of 1549.09 feet. In 1951, the federal government established the 664th Aircraft Control and Warning (AC&W) Squadron here as part of the North American Air Defense Command (NORAD). Its military and civilian operators used sophisticated radar and computer equipment to locate and identify aircraft as friendly or suspicious, and relayed information to a central site in Battle Creek, Michigan. This Cold War site operated until 1969. It was converted to civilian use as a vocational education center in 1974." See More: <a href="https://www.howderfamily.com/travel/index.html" rel="noreferrer nofollow">Howder Travel Adventures</a>
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Hardin County Armory Restoration Foundation is a non-profit organization located in Kenton, Ohio. The foundation is dedicated to the preservation and restoration of the historic Hardin County Armory Building. The armory was built in 1938 by the Works Progress Administration (WPA) and served as a National Guard armory for over 70 years.

In 2010, the Hardin County Commissioners declared the building surplus property and put it up for auction. The Hardin County Armory Restoration Foundation stepped in and purchased the building with the goal of restoring it to its original grandeur.

The restoration process began in 2011 and has been ongoing ever since. The foundation has worked tirelessly to raise funds and secure grants to support the restoration efforts. The building's exterior has been restored, including the iconic Art Deco tower, and the interior is now undergoing renovations.

Once fully restored, the Hardin County Armory Building will serve as a community center and cultural hub. The building will provide space for events, meetings, and performances, as well as serve as a venue for local artists and musicians.

The Hardin County Armory Restoration Foundation is a shining example of a community coming together to preserve its history and create a brighter future.

HARDIN COUNTY ARMORY RESTORATION FOUNDA is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in KENTON OH. US MID #8403900748

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).

Campbell Hill From the onsite historical marker: "CAMPBELL HILL The Highest Point in Ohio. Campbell Hill is named for Charles D. Campbell of Bellefontaine, who owned this land from 1896 to 1937. A marble stone marker atop the hill set in 1900 by the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey marks it as the highest point in Ohio at an elevation of 1549.09 feet. In 1951, the federal government established the 664th Aircraft Control and Warning (AC&W) Squadron here as part of the North American Air Defense Command (NORAD). Its military and civilian operators used sophisticated radar and computer equipment to locate and identify aircraft as friendly or suspicious, and relayed information to a central site in Battle Creek, Michigan. This Cold War site operated until 1969. It was converted to civilian use as a vocational education center in 1974." See More: <a href="https://www.howderfamily.com/travel/index.html" rel="noreferrer nofollow">Howder Travel Adventures</a>
Campbell Hill From the onsite historical marker: "CAMPBELL HILL The Highest Point in Ohio. Campbell Hill is named for Charles D. Campbell of Bellefontaine, who owned this land from 1896 to 1937. A marble stone marker atop the hill set in 1900 by the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey marks it as the highest point in Ohio at an elevation of 1549.09 feet. In 1951, the federal government established the 664th Aircraft Control and Warning (AC&W) Squadron here as part of the North American Air Defense Command (NORAD). Its military and civilian operators used sophisticated radar and computer equipment to locate and identify aircraft as friendly or suspicious, and relayed information to a central site in Battle Creek, Michigan. This Cold War site operated until 1969. It was converted to civilian use as a vocational education center in 1974." See More: <a href="https://www.howderfamily.com/travel/index.html" rel="noreferrer nofollow">Howder Travel Adventures</a>
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HARDIN COUNTY ARMORY RESTORATION FOUNDATION
PO BOX 594
KENTON
OH
43326-0594

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MID # 8403900748
Name HARDIN COUNTY ARMORY RESTORATION FOUNDATION
Alternate Name HARDIN COUNTY ARMORY RESTORATION FOUNDA
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 311554957
NTEECC A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 40.645738, -83.600198
CODES FIPS State Code: 39
FIPS County Code: 065
US Census Tract: 000600
US Census Block: 4013