Berea in Cuyahoga County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Charles G. Irwin '42
Photographed by Craig Doda, February 28, 2026
1. Charles G. Irwin '42 Marker
Professor of Speech 1948 - 1973
Head of Speech Department 1953 - 1970
Charles G. Irwin was a dynamic teacher, energetic administrator, and witty speaker. He was instrumental in the planning of the Kleist Center. A lounge there was dedicated to his memory in 1974. He was a member of Alpha Sigma Phi and served as its Grand National Advisor. As a marine, he served his country in World War II. As a private citizen, he was president of the Berea City Council. He will be remembered for his bold confidence and compassionate consideration for those around him.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Education • Government & Politics • War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Baldwin-Wallace College Memorial Wall series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1948.
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
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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: Dr. Robert W. Pitcher (here, next to this marker); Thelma Merner Goldsword '27 (here, next to this marker); Dr. Frederic Cramer (here, next to this marker); Dr. Hilbert T. Ficken (here, next to this marker); William Alwyn Ashburn (here, next to this marker); Dr. Albert I. Gay (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. Charles G. Irwin '42 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 7 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.
