Berea in Cuyahoga County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Dr. Lucille Mercer
Professor of Spanish 1927 - 1966
A dedicated teacher who served Baldwin-Wallace for thirty-nine years, she imparted to her students, not only the knowledge of the Spanish language, but also a love for the Spanish Culture and arts, active in many professional associations and frequent world traveler, she encouraged her students to become aware of the cultural diversity in our world. We honor this inspiring teacher for her dedication and service to students and this college.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Education • Women. In addition, it is included in the Baldwin-Wallace College Memorial Wall series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1927.
Location. 41° 22.471′ N, 81° 51.047′ 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. O. Grant Markham, 1886 (here, next to this marker); Rev. Dr. Paul O. Mayer, 1925 (here, next to this marker); Lloyd L. Hoffman (here, next to this marker); George F. Collier (here, next to this marker); Lester E. Gigax (here, next to this marker); Dr. Donald S. Dean '38 (here, next to this marker); Lawrence D. Bibbee (here, next to this marker); Dr. Archie M. Mattison (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Berea.
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.

