Berea in Cuyahoga County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Reverend Jacob Rothweiler, D.D.
Photographed by Craig Doda, February 28, 2026
1. The Reverend Jacob Rothweiler, D.D. Marker
Professor of German at Baldwin University 1859 - 1864
Vice President of German Wallace College 1865 - 1867
Pioneer of German Methodism; organizer of German Department at Baldwin University; he exerted a profound influence on the early history of Berea and German Wallace College as benefactor and counselor.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Education • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Baldwin-Wallace College Memorial Wall series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1859.
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, 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,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Glenn W. Snow (here, next to this marker); Thelma Merner Goldsword '27 (here, next to this marker); Dr. Albert I. Gay (here, next to this marker); William Alwyn Ashburn (here, next to this marker); Dr. Stephen Lee Whiteman (here, next to this marker); Roger E. Stansfield (here, next to this marker); Charles G. Irwin '42 (here, next to this marker); Dr. Robert W. Pitcher (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Berea.
Photographed by Craig Doda, February 28, 2026
2. The Reverend Jacob Rothweiler, D.D. 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 5 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.
