Berea in Cuyahoga County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Dr. James A. Ross
Photographed by Craig Doda, February 28, 2026
1. Dr. James A. Ross Marker
Professor of Speech 1955 - 1983
Chairman of the Department of Speech Communication and Theatre 1970 - 1983
James Ross, Professor of Speech, taught for 42 years at Baldwin Wallace College, including 28 as a full-time member of the faculty. He also served as Chairman of the Faculty, his department and the division of humanities. He coached the debate team, including the first all-female Ohio team to place first in National Competition. A onetime professional baseball player, he also was outstanding at tennis and coached the men's varsity team. In addition, he was advisor to the exponent. James Ross will be remembered for his sense of humor, his excellence in teaching and his dedication to his students.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Communications • Education • Sports. In addition, it is included in the Baldwin-Wallace College Memorial Wall series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1955.
Location. 41° 22.47′ N, 81° 51.047′ W. Marker is in Berea, Ohio, in Cuyahoga County. It is at the intersection of Beech Street and East
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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: Walter E. Huenefeld (here, next to this marker); Hubbard C. Wilcox '30 (here, next to this marker); Dr. Albert Riemenschneider (here, next to this marker); Dr. Hilbert T. Ficken (here, next to this marker); Dr. Frederic Cramer (here, next to this marker); Will J. Gelvin (here, next to this marker); A. Fred Crossman (here, next to this marker); Dr. John C. Marting (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map
Photographed by Craig Doda, February 28, 2026
2. Dr. James A. Ross 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 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.
