Asa Smith Bushnell
1834 - 1904
Asa Smith Bushnell, born in Rome, New York, settles in Springfield in 1850. After serving in the Civil War, Bushnell begins to work for a company partially owned by Benjamin Warder, eventually becoming a partner, now the Warder, Bushnell, and Glessner Company in the manufacture of farm implements. He ventures into the banking business and also became the president of the first gas company in Springfield. In the 1890's, he partners to build the electric interurban system. The excitement of politics lures Bushnell. In 1896, he is successful in his bid to become governor of Ohio winning a second term two years later ending in 1900. His wife Ellen becomes the first president of the local DAR chapter in Clark County.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1850.
Location. 39° 56.279′ N, 83° 49.294′ W. Marker is in Springfield, Ohio, in Clark County. Marker is in Section P, immediately north of the G.A.R. Section of Ferncliff Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 501 West McCreight Avenue, Springfield OH 45504, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. United States Colored Troops (a few steps from this marker); Union Soldiers Monument
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Also see . . .
1. Asa Bushnell. Ohio History Central website entry (Submitted on March 26, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. The Asa S. & Ellen Bushnell House. Society of Architectural Historians website entry (Submitted on September 21, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
3. Springfield, Ohio. Ohio History Central website entry (Submitted on September 21, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on September 21, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 26, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 469 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 26, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
