Berea in Cuyahoga County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
James Wallace
Photographed by Craig Doda, February 28, 2026
1. James Wallace Marker
Trustee of Baldwin University 1850-1877
Treasurer, Board of Trustees 1853 - 1866
Donor of first building erected on south campus. In recognition of his many benefactions, his name was given to German Wallace College.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Baldwin-Wallace College Memorial Wall series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1853.
Location. 41° 22.465′ 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 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, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: John Baldwin (here, next to this marker); Dr. Albert L. Marting 06 (here, next to this marker); Theo Moll (here, next to this marker); Ethel S. Tudor (here, next to this marker); Dr. William D. Pendell '35 (here, next to this marker); Jacob O. Kamm '40 (here, next to this marker); Carleton H. Bullis (here, next to this marker); Carl Stiefel (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Berea.
Photographed by Craig Doda, February 28, 2026
2. James Wallace 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 5 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.
