Berea in Cuyahoga County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Paul C. Nyland '26
Photographed by Craig Doda, February 28, 2026
1. Paul C. Nyland '26 Marker
Trustee 1955 - 1968
A member of the class of 1926, Paul C. Nyland served as the editor of The Exponent while a student, active in numerous and varied civic activities. He also continued his involvement with Baldwin-Wallace as an alumnus. In 1955 he was elected as a college trustee by the Northeast Ohio Conference of the Methodist Church. He was a board member for 25 years, serving for many of those years as secretary. His generosity and devotion to his Alma mater set an outstanding example for those who follow.
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 1955.
Location. 41° 22.472′ N, 81° 51.049′ 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: Dr. Thomas C. Surrarrer '28 (here, next to this marker); Robert T. Cossaboom (here, next to this marker); Marcia M. French '63 (here, next to this marker); Jerry Jarrett
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Photographed by Craig Doda, February 28, 2026
2. Paul C. Nyland '26 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.
