Capital University in Bexley in Franklin County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Capital University

Transforming Lives Through Higher Education

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., January 17, 2009

1. Capital University Marker

Inscription. Founded in 1830 as a Lutheran Seminary and chartered as a University in 1850, Capital University offers diverse undergraduate and graduate programs in the arts, sciences and professional studies. Ethical, moral and religious values essential to leadership in society are an integral part of the Capital experience.

Erected by Capital University.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Churches & Religion • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1830.

Location. 39° 57.415′ N, 82° 56.173′ W. Marker is in Bexley, Ohio, in Franklin County. It is in Capital University. Marker is at the intersection of Pleasant Ridge Avenue and Main Street (U.S. 40), on the left when traveling north on Pleasant Ridge Avenue. Marker is near Battelle Hall. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Columbus OH 43209, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The National Road / The Interurban Electric Railway (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Drexel Theater (about 700 feet away); Eastmoor (approx. 0.6 miles away); Hanford Village (approx. ¾ mile away); Bexley World War II Memorial (approx.

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0.9 miles away); Camp Bushnell (approx. 0.9 miles away); Bexley (approx. 0.9 miles away); Holocaust Memorial (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bexley.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., January 17, 2009

2. Capital University Marker

Battelle Hall in background.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 2, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,063 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 2, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.