Berea in Cuyahoga County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Hubbard C. Wilcox '30
Baldwin-Wallace College Trustee 1968 - 1991
Trustee Emeritus 1991 - 1992
Honorary Doctor of Laws Degree 1990
Hubbard C. Wilcox, a loyal alumnus of Baldwin-Wallace, served as a trustee of the college for 25 years, during which time he was an active member of the Executive Committee, the Academic Affairs Committee and Chairman of the Buildings and Grounds Committee.
His leadership was vital in the construction and renovation of the Recreation Center, Marting and Dietson Halls and the Lindsay-Crossman Chapel.
He will be remembered for serving his alma mater with devotion and distinction.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education. In addition, it is included in the Baldwin-Wallace College Memorial Wall series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1968.
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: Will J. Gelvin (here, next to this marker); W. Donald Pickering (here, next to this marker); Charles F. Strecker (here, next to this marker); Dr. Archie M. Mattison (here, next to this marker); A. Fred Crossman (here, next to this marker); Dr. James A. Ross (here, next to this marker); Dayton C. Miller (here, next to this marker); Walter E. Huenefeld (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 4 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.

