Berea in Cuyahoga County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Dr. John M. Blocher
Photographed by Craig Doda, February 28, 2026
1. Dr. John M. Blocher Marker
Professor of Chemistry 1917 - 1922
Professor of Chemistry and Curator of the Museum 1922 - 1956
Professor Emeritus of Chemistry 1956 - 1978
Dr. John M. Blocher, distinguished professor and head of the chemistry department, served Baldwin - Wallace with 39 years of dedicated teaching and research. His commitment to scholarship and quest for knowledge inspired both his students and colleagues. As Berea City chemist and community leader for many years, Dr. Blocher earned respect and admiration for his efforts to safeguard the citizens of Berea. Baldwin - Wallace is honored to provide this permanent memorial to Dr. John M. Blocher.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the Baldwin-Wallace College Memorial Wall series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1917.
Location. 41° 22.467′ 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
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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: Sam Lee Greenwood (here, next to this marker); Ruth Brockett Baur '30 (here, next to this marker); Willard H. Bill Hagenmeyer '28 (here, next to this marker); Dr. Millard Fillmore Warner (here, next to this marker); Dr. Harry Jason Smith (here, next to this marker); Dr. Louis C. Wright (here, next to this marker); Carleton H. Bullis (here, next to this marker); Dr. Edwin S. Havichurst (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. John M. Blocher Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 10, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 28, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 4 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 28, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
