Berea in Cuyahoga County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Dr. Hilbert T. Ficken
Photographed by Craig Doda, February 28, 2026
1. Dr. Hilbert T. Ficken Marker
Professor of Modern Languages 1910 - 1952
Professor Emeritus 1952 - 1963
A graduate in 1907, Dr. Ficken served this college and this community for forty-two years with professional brilliance and deep human understanding. As teacher, minister, friend, he gave to others with vigor and imagination the shape and color of a life lived to the full. The Language Laboratory bears his name.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the Baldwin-Wallace College Memorial Wall series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1910.
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 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Dr. Frederic Cramer (here, next to this marker); Dr. Albert Riemenschneider (here, next to this marker); Dr. John C. Marting (here, next to this marker); Dr. Robert W. Pitcher (here, next to this marker); Charles G. Irwin '42 (here, next to this marker); Walter E. Huenefeld (here, next to this marker); Dr. James A. Ross (here, next to this marker); Dr. Arthur L. Breslich (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. Hilbert T. Ficken 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 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.
