Berea in Cuyahoga County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Dr. Donald S. Dean '38
Photographed by Craig Doda, February 28, 2026
1. Dr. Donald S. Dean '38 Marker
Professor of Biology 1948 - 1983
For 35 years, Donald S. Dean dedicated himself to creating an educational environment that would instill in his students the excitement and love of learning. His outstanding efforts were recognized with the Strosacker Award for Excellence in Teaching in 1966. The longtime Chairman of the Biology Department, he also was regarded as an outstanding speaker, writer and photographer in his field. Dr. Dean's quiet manner as well as his dedication to his discipline and to his students were inspirational for those who worked and studied with him.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Education • Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the Baldwin-Wallace College Memorial Wall series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1948.
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
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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: Lawrence D. Bibbee (here, next to this marker); Dr. O. Grant Markham, 1886 (here, next to this marker); Kathryn Grover Harrington, 1923 (here, next to this marker); Dr. Lucille Mercer (here, next to this marker); W. Donald Pickering (here, next to this marker); Dr. Warren Scharf (here, next to this marker); Lloyd L. Hoffman (here, next to this marker); Stephen W. Boesel (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Berea.
Photographed by Craig Doda, February 28, 2026
2. Dr. Donald S. Dean '38 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.
