Berea in Cuyahoga County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Dr. Robert Drake

Photographed by Craig Doda, February 28, 2026

1. Dr. Robert Drake Marker

Inscription.

Professor of Political Science 1963 - 2000
Department Head 1978
Chair, Division of Social Sciences 1982

Robert Drake was a professor of political science, teaching both undergraduate and MBA students. His courses were known for their innovation and relevance during times of rapid political change. Drake served as chairperson of the BW faculty, his department, and division. His dedication spanned many initiatives across campus, including BW's blue ribbon panel on race relations in the 1970's, which yielded important recommendations for better serving students of color. Drake was also known for sustaining a fruitful partnership with the Washington Semester Program, giving many of BW's best students valuable internship experiences. He was honored with the Strosacker Award for Excellence in Teaching in 1983.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the Baldwin-Wallace College Memorial Wall series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1963.

Location. 41° 22.473′ N, 81° 51.048′ W. Marker is in Berea, Ohio, in Cuyahoga County. It is at the intersection of Beech Street and East Bagley Street, on the right when traveling south on Beech Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 265 Beech St, Berea OH 44017, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Cleveland,

on the Lake Erie Shore,

and in the Western Reserve.

It is also in the American Midwest

and on the Great Lakes.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: John T. "Jack" Amy (here, next to this marker); David "Dave" Demmerle (here, next to this marker); Neille Shoemaker (here, next to this marker); Dr. James Feldman (here, next to this marker); Dr. Elinore Barber (here, next to this marker); Marcia M. French '63 (here, next to this marker); Dr. Thomas C. Surrarrer '28 (here, next to this marker); Charles "Charlie" Burke (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Berea.

Photographed by Craig Doda, February 28, 2026

2. Dr. Robert Drake Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 10, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 25, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 25, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.