Berea in Cuyahoga County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
George F. Collier
Photographed by Craig Doda, February 28, 2026
1. George F. Collier Marker
Baldwin University Professor of English Language and Literature, Registrar, and Dean of the Faculty 1896 - 1913
Acting President 1908 - 1909
Baldwin-Wallace College Registrar, Professor of History and Dean of the College 1915 - 1918
Distinguished scholar in the field of literature, he was a recognized authority on Shakespeare's works and the author of a treatise on the Bacon-Shakespeare Dispute. George Collier brought enthusiasm to his classes and unsurpassed preparation which won the respect and admiration of his students.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Education. In addition, it is included in the Baldwin-Wallace College Memorial Wall series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1896.
Location. 41° 22.471′ N, 81° 51.046′ 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: Rev. Dr. Paul O. Mayer, 1925 (here, next to this marker); Dr. Lucille Mercer (here, next to this marker); Dr. O. Grant Markham, 1886
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Photographed by Craig Doda, February 28, 2026
2. George F. Collier 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.
