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

Dr. Thomas C. Surrarrer '28

Photographed by Craig Doda, February 28, 2026

1. Dr. Thomas C. Surrarrer '28 Marker

Inscription.

Professor of Biology 1928 - 1973

In a career spanning 41 years, 31 as department head, Thomas Surrarrer's recommendation paved the way for hundreds of students into medical or Ph.D. programs. He received the Strosacker Award for Excellence in Teaching in 1964. His students dedicated more than 30 books to him and in 1968 they provided gifts to name a campus auditorium in his honor. An Alumni Merit Award in 1973. He continued to teach after retirement and to share his passion for biology until his death in 2002.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the Baldwin-Wallace College Memorial Wall series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1928.

Location. 41° 22.472′ 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

Paid Advertisement

Click or scan to see
this page online

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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Paul C. Nyland '26 (here, next to this marker); Marcia M. French '63 (here, next to this marker); Neille Shoemaker (here, next to this marker); Robert T. Cossaboom (here, next to this marker); Jerry Jarrett (here, next to this marker); Dr. James Feldman (here, next to this marker); Charles "Charlie" Burke (here, next to this marker); Dr. Robert Drake (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. Thomas C. Surrarrer '28 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 8 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.