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

Lawrence D. Bibbee

Photographed by Craig Doda, February 28, 2026

1. Lawrence D. Bibbee Marker

Inscription.

Vice President for Finance and Treasurer 1965 - 1979

During his tenure at Baldwin - Wallage College, Larry D. Bibbee had a keen interest in building the Baldwin-Wallace Endowment. He also worked diligently to strengthen and enhance the college's financial foundation. Following his retirement, he continued with the college as a consultant on financial matters. As an expression of his commitment to education and his love for the college, Larry and his wife, Lillian, established an endowed scholarship fund to assist deserving students with their education. He will be remembered for his wise counsel and his generosity to the college.

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 1965.

Location. 41° 22.472′ 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. Donald S. Dean '38 (here, next to this marker); Kathryn Grover Harrington, 1923

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(here, next to this marker); Dr. Warren Scharf (here, next to this marker); Lloyd L. Hoffman (here, next to this marker); Dr. O. Grant Markham, 1886 (here, next to this marker); Stephen W. Boesel (here, next to this marker); Dr. Lucille Mercer (here, next to this marker); W. Donald Pickering (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Berea.

Photographed by Craig Doda, February 28, 2026

2. Lawrence D. Bibbee 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.