Sitting atop Bellefontaine on Campbell Hill, is a facility that was once responsible for protecting a large part of North America from enemy air attack in the 1950s and 60s.  

The 664th Aircraft and Warning Squadron, once an active U.S. military base, was a vital part of monitoring the skies with powerful radar systems from 1951 to 1969.  

Many airmen and women from all over the United States, who served at the base, would return to this special hill for reunions. They decided to create a museum on the site to share the story of the base with the local area and beyond.   

Just last year, the museum moved to its current location at 2280 State Route 540, Bellefontaine, with funding and resources found by the group. Now, the Ohio High Point Career Center shares a rich history with The National Air Defense Radar Museum.  

“A piece of American history has been maintained right inside Logan County for all to see,” said Robert Walker, the curator of the museum. “We take great pride in this.  

“We continue to renovate the museum. Again, this is a great thing that our community has. Young people like to know what the history was, and they come in here to see how the former base watched the skies in The Cold War.” 

The gallery of exhibits incorporates a variety of interesting artifacts, including actual uniforms from World War II and the Cold War Era, a wall honoring the servicemen and women who served in World War II, various radar equipment and pictorial displays of the base throughout the years.  

In addition, Ohio’s highest point at Campbell Hill sits only a few feet from the museum. It is still home to a huge radar antenna that was used by the base. 

A project of The National Air Force Radar Museum Association, the facility is open to the public for youth groups, church groups and anyone who would like to visit by appointment only. The hours are flexible, and Mr. Walker can be reached at (937) 539-1567 to arrange a tour.