Berea in Cuyahoga County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Marcia M. French '63
Photographed by Craig Doda, February 28, 2026
1. Marcia M. French '63 Marker
Professor, Health & Physical Education 1965 - 1998
Coach 1965 - 1992
Women's Athletic Director 1981 - 1998
Marcia French was a pioneer in women's athletics she started the Intercollegiate Volleyball Program in 1965 and softball in 1970, leading both to the NCAA National Playoffs. Her work earned conference and regional coach of the year recognition. A 1995 inductee into the B-W Athletic Hall of Fame, she will be remembered as an exceptional teacher as well as a tireless advocate for her students, her players, and for women in sports.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Sports • Women. In addition, it is included in the Baldwin-Wallace College Memorial Wall series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1965.
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 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: Jerry Jarrett (here, next to this marker); Dr. James Feldman (here, next to this marker); Charles "Charlie" Burke
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Photographed by Craig Doda, February 28, 2026
2. Marcia M. French '63 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 5 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.
