Berea in Cuyahoga County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Dr. Georgia "Jo" Swanson
Photographed by Craig Doda, February 28, 2026
1. Dr. Georgia "Jo" Swanson Marker
Professor of Speech Communication 1967 - 2000
Dr. Georgia "Jo" Swanson was a beloved professor, trailblazer And leader at Baldwin Wallace. She graduated from BW in 1956 and began a teaching career in the Berea City Schools. She joined the BW faculty in 1967, and earned a master's degree from Kent State University in 1973 and a doctorate from Bowling Green University in 1982. In addition to the 33 years she spent in the classroom, she led many university committees and initiatives, including the Faculty Committee, Curriculum Committee and Sesquicentennial Celebration. She was an active advocate for women. In 1990, she was named Ohio's Outstanding Speech Teacher and was listed in who's who in women. She was recognized with BW's Outstanding Educator Award in 2006. She and her husband Al established the Harold V. and Florence V. Swanson Scholarship in honor of Al's parents. In 2015, Al created the Dr. Georgia M. Swanson Scholarship to honor Jo and her outstanding career in education.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Women. In addition, it is included in the Baldwin-Wallace College Memorial Wall series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1967.
Location. 41° 22.472′ N, 81° 51.047′ W. Marker
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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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Stephen W. Boesel (here, next to this marker); Rev. Dr. Mark H. Collier (here, next to this marker); Kathryn Grover Harrington, 1923 (here, next to this marker); Dr. Warren Scharf (here, next to this marker); Charles "Charlie" Burke (here, next to this marker); David "Dave" Demmerle (here, next to this marker); Lloyd L. Hoffman (here, next to this marker); Dr. James Feldman (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. Georgia "Jo" Swanson 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.
