Bourbonnais in Kankakee County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Donald H. and Faith N. Bell West Campus

Oliver Nazarene University

— October 23, 2015 —

Donald H. and Faith N. Bell West Campus Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, May 30, 2026

1. Donald H. and Faith N. Bell West Campus Marker

Inscription. The Donald H. and Faith N. Bell West Campus represents an investment in the future. In years to come this section of the Olivet Nazarene University campus will be the setting for the next chapter of Olivet's growth and development. This property was donated to the University by Olivet alumni, Don and Faith Bell, of Olathe, Kansas.

"The Bells have established a lasting legacy of generosity through their many gifts to Olivet, Mid-America Nazarene University, their local church, and many other worthy causes. Don and Faith have fully embraced the Biblical admonition ‘"To whom much is given, much is required.’" - Dr. John C. Bowling, University President

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Education • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is October 23, 2015.

Location. 41° 8.95′ N, 87° 52.601′ W. Marker is in Bourbonnais, Illinois, in Kankakee County. It is on Main Street (U.S. 45/52) west of Munroe Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bourbonnais IL 60914, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Illinois.

It is also in the American Midwest,

on the Great Lakes,

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Freedom Sign (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Wayne Michael Hayes Freedom Garden (about 300 feet away); The Durham-Perry Farmstead Home

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(about 600 feet away); The Durham-Perry Family Legacy (about 600 feet away); Durham-Perry Farmstead (about 700 feet away); Noël Le Vasseur (approx. 0.4 miles away); A Night of Tragedy and Heroism (approx. 0.4 miles away); Jardin aux Potages (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bourbonnais.

Regarding Donald H. and Faith N. Bell West Campus. The West Campus today is used, among some other things, for the Olivet ROTC program.

Bell West Campus image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, May 30, 2026

2. Bell West Campus

Credits. This page was last revised on June 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 4, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 4, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.