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

Dr. Robert W. Pitcher

Photographed by Craig Doda, February 28, 2026

1. Dr. Robert W. Pitcher Marker

Inscription.

Professor of Psychology 1952 - 1983
Dean of Students 1959 - 1966
Vice President for Student Affairs 1966 - 1971

Robert Pitcher was an exceptional teacher, scholar and faculty leader. He was known for his ability to inspire underachieving college students to reach their academic potential. His research in this area led him to author two books and establish the educational development center, a precursor to the B-W Learning Center. His commitment and concern live on in the lives of his students.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Education. In addition, it is included in the Baldwin-Wallace College Memorial Wall series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1952.

Location. 41° 22.469′ N, 81° 51.048′ 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: Charles G. Irwin '42 (here, next to this marker); Dr. Frederic Cramer (here, next to this marker); William Alwyn Ashburn (here, next to this marker); Dr. Albert Gray Jr. (here, next to this marker); Dr. Hilbert T. Ficken (here, next to this marker); Thelma Merner Goldsword '27 (here, next to this marker); Glenn W. Snow (here, next to this marker); The Reverend Jacob Rothweiler, D.D. (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. Robert W. Pitcher 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.