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

William Alwyn Ashburn

Photographed by Craig Doda, February 28, 2026

1. William Alwyn Ashburn Marker

Inscription.

Professor of English 1948 - 1976
Professor of Libraries 1969 - 1976

A dedicated and revered professor for 27 years, W. Alwyn Ashburn provided his English classes a depth of scholarly experiences beyond their expectations. His love of learning and quest for knowledge live on in the books he secured for the library. He championed B-W's overseas program and encouraged students to develop interests beyond their realm. He will be remembered as a true renaissance man who believed in lifelong learning for his students and himself.

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 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 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: Glenn W. Snow (here, next to this marker); Dr. Robert W. Pitcher (here, next to this marker); The Reverend Jacob Rothweiler, D.D. (here, next to this marker); Charles G. Irwin '42 (here, next to this marker); Thelma Merner Goldsword '27 (here, next to this marker); Dr. Albert Gray Jr. (here, next to this marker); Dr. Albert I. Gay (here, next to this marker); Dr. Frederic Cramer (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Berea.

Photographed by Craig Doda, February 28, 2026

2. William Alwyn Ashburn 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.