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

Robert T. Cossaboom

Photographed by Craig Doda, February 28, 2026

1. Robert T. Cossaboom Marker

Inscription.

Professor of Earth Science 1944 - 1978

A dedicated teacher who served Baldwin-Wallace college for 34 years. Robert T. Cossaboom began his career at the college in 1944 as an instructor, he was promoted to full professor in 1957 and revitalized the Department of Geography and Earth Science. He served as the Chairman of the Earth Science Department. In 1968 he was named a fellow of the Ohio Academy of Science and often represented the college and the academy as a visiting scientist to Ohio Secondary Schools sponsored by the National Science Foundation. He will be remembered for his dedication to his students and the world of physical geography and geology.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Environment • Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the Baldwin-Wallace College Memorial Wall series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1944.

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

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: Paul C. Nyland '26 (here, next to this marker); Dr. Thomas C. Surrarrer '28 (here, next to this marker); Jerry Jarrett (here, next to this marker); Marcia M. French '63 (here, next to this marker); Dr. James Feldman (here, next to this marker); Charles "Charlie" Burke (here, next to this marker); Dr. Warren Scharf (here, next to this marker); Neille Shoemaker (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Berea.

Photographed by Craig Doda, February 28, 2026

2. Robert T. Cossaboom 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.