Near North Bend in Hamilton County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Good Will Fresh Air Camp
"Good Will Fresh Air Farm Spells Happiness to Children; Adults"
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, June 4, 2019
1. Good Will Fresh Air Camp Marker
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Reverend Richard E. Scully, founder of the Cincinnati Goodwill operated a Fresh Air Camp for women and children in the 1930s and '40s. The camp was part of a 100-acre site with vegetable fields, a swimming pool, tennis courts and horseshoe pits. The farm house on site was used as lodging for visitors. Men who worked at the camp received food and other forms of relief for their families. Vegetables produced on site were distributed at the Goodwill location at Ninth Street and Freeman Avenue in Cincinnati. According to family stories, Ruth Ann Eldridge, the first child of Edison and Anna Eldridge, was buried on the site of the camp in 1933. Rev. Scully had officiated at Edison and Anna's wedding and was a friend of the family.Erected 2014 by Kevin Stacey, The Ohio History Connection. (Marker Number 84-31.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work. In addition, it is included in the Ohio Historical Society / The Ohio History Connection series list.
Location. 39° 9.55′
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, June 4, 2019
2. Good Will Fresh Air Camp Marker
full view of marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Vietnam War Memorial (approx. 1.6 miles away); Korean War Memorial (approx. 1.6 miles away); World War I Memorial (approx. 1.6 miles away); Honor Roll (approx. 1.6 miles away); Addyston (approx. 1.6 miles away); Benjamin Harrison / William Henry Harrison (approx. 2½ miles away); North Bend (approx. 2.6 miles away); William Henry Harrison / and the Cincinnati & Whitewater Canal (approx. 2.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in North Bend.
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, June 4, 2019
3. Good Will Fresh Air Camp Marker
marker as seen from Shady Lane, looking up driveway
Credits. This page was last revised on June 6, 2019. It was originally submitted on June 5, 2019, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 386 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 5, 2019, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
