Bexley

By Bexley Historical Society

Founded in 1908, Bexley is one of the earliest suburbs of Columbus, but it was settled by Native Americans long before Ohio became a state and Columbus its capital. Bexley packs a wealth of history and culture into less than two and a half square miles. It has been home to governors, award-winning authors, artists, movie stars, business leaders, and a famed aviatrix. Bexley has a long history of diversity and inclusion, welcoming people of all faiths and ethnicities. Hemmed in on all sides by the city of Columbus, Bexley has still been able to maintain a unique economic vitality characterized by businesses of all types for over 100 years. Just as notable is the city s wide array of churches and synagogues, as well as high-quality public and private educational institutions, including Capital University, that educate students from grammar school through graduate studies.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
• Release date: Aug 18, 2014
• ISBN: 9781439646847

Bexley Historical Society

Since 1974, the Bexley Historical Society has been an important presence in the community with a strong commitment to collecting, preserving, interpreting, and sharing Bexley�s heritage with people of all ages. For this book, the organization has drawn on its own collection and those of members of the community to offer an overview of Bexley�s rich past.

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