Berea in Cuyahoga County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Jerry Jarrett
Photographed by Craig Doda, February 28, 2026
1. Jerry Jarrett Marker
Trustee 1981 - 2006
Board Chair 1989 - 1996
Honorary Doctor of Laws Degree 1991
A graduate of Harvard Business School, Jerry Jarrett built a distinguished career with the Cleveland Trust Company (later Ameritrust Company) as its Executive Vice President, President, and ultimately CEO and Chairman. His high profile in the Cleveland Business Community and lauded service to other prominent Cleveland area organizations significantly elevated the reputation of Baldwin Wallace in Northeast Ohio. As Chair of the Board of Trustees, Jerry's leadership of the campaign for the 21st century made possible many forward-thinking initiatives and capital projects. His unwavering dedication and thoughtful stewardship inspired many acts of personal and corporate philanthropy benefiting future generations of BW students.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Baldwin-Wallace College Memorial Wall series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1981.
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.
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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: Marcia M. French '63 (here, next to this marker); Charles "Charlie" Burke (here, next to this marker); Dr. James Feldman (here, next to this marker); Dr. Warren Scharf (here, next to this marker); Dr. Thomas C. Surrarrer '28 (here, next to this marker); Robert T. Cossaboom (here, next to this marker); Kathryn Grover Harrington, 1923 (here, next to this marker); Paul C. Nyland '26 (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Berea.
Photographed by Craig Doda, February 28, 2026
2. Jerry Jarrett 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.
