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

A. Fred Crossman

Photographed by Craig Doda, February 28, 2026

1. A. Fred Crossman Marker

Inscription.

Trustee of Baldwin-Wallace College 1934 - 1950
Chairman of The Board 1941 - 1948
Vice Chairman of The Board 1949-1950

A leader in industry and in the Methodist Church, A. Fred Crossman ably served the college as a trustee for sixteen years, seven as Board Chairman. His deep respect for others won their respect for him. His guidance during difficult wartime years has earned our eternal gratitude. The annual Crossman Prize and his name on our chapel ensure his well-deserved remembrance.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Baldwin-Wallace College Memorial Wall series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1934.

Location. 41° 22.47′ 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,

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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); Walter E. Huenefeld (here, next to this marker); Charles F. Strecker (here, next to this marker); Hubbard C. Wilcox '30 (here, next to this marker); Dr. Albert Riemenschneider (here, next to this marker); Dr. James A. Ross (here, next to this marker); Dayton C. Miller (here, next to this marker); Dr. John C. Marting (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Berea.

Photographed by Craig Doda, February 28, 2026

2. A. Fred Crossman Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 11, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 25, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 6 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.