Ohio's Highest Point Was Home To A Cold War Early Warning Radar

Ohio is home to some of the most surprising and most interesting hidden gems—you just have to know where to look.

Few people know that Campbell Hill in Bellefontaine is home to the highest point in Ohio and the site of a Cold War early warning radar. It’s a quiet roadside attraction that doesn’t get a lot of attention but it’s neat to cross off your Ohio bucket list.

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You'll find it on the grounds of a vocational-technical school, the Hi-Point Career Center.

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What was once home to the Bellefontaine Air Force Station and the 664th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron is now both a school and a historic spot.

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Note: The gates of the Ohio Hi - Point Career Center are open daily until dusk.

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The Ohio Hi - Point Career Center was founded on the site in 1974.

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Sit on the bench in the small garden for awhile and take in the view.

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There's even a guest book you can sign and a certificate you can take home as a memento.

Have you ever been to Campbell Hill before? If so, we want to know what your experience was like!

For more interesting facts about Ohio’s history, check out our previous article: 15 Historical Landmarks You Absolutely Must Visit In Ohio.