Bethany Veterans Plaza

Project Status Update

The project continues to make meaningful progress. In 2025, we finalized construction drawings and secured key approvals from the City of Bethany to locate the Plaza on the City Hall Grounds. We’re now working through the final round of municipal committees, with the goal of receiving full approval by the end of the year and beginning construction in 2026.

As the location has shifted, so too has the design. One change we’re especially mindful of is the orientation of the commemorative pavers — we're exploring a vertical placement to better highlight the names and stories of those being honored. Updated artist renderings will be available soon and we look forward to sharing them with the community.

This initiative is entirely community-funded, community-designed, and community-driven. It reflects our shared commitment to honoring those who served and strengthening the bonds within our city.

As we move forward, we invite the community to stay engaged and support the effort in any way possible—whether through advocacy, spreading the word, or contributing to this meaningful project. Together, we can create a space that celebrates our veterans and serves as a lasting point of pride for Bethany.

Thank you for your continued support of this important project!

The Veteran's Plaza was designed by local sculptor, Scott Stearman, as a way to honor all members of our Armed Services. Bethany Improvement Foundation is working to raise funds to make this wonderful tribute a reality.

Donations are being solicited and should be sent to Priscilla Cude, Treasurer, Bethany Improvement Foundation, P.O. Box 218, Bethany, OK 73008. Payable to Bethany Improvement Foundation, which is a 501-c-3 charitable contribution.

Route 66 Veterans Plaza Donors:

First Bethany Bank and Trust - $12,500
Dr. Arlita Harris - $20,000
Gary Banz - $1,000
Frank Smithers - $1,000
Rick Farmer - $1,000
Boerstler Foundation - $2,000

Daniel Fields - $1,000