Berea in Cuyahoga County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Dr. William D. Pendell '35
Photographed by Craig Doda, February 28, 2026
1. Dr. William D. Pendell '35 Marker
Instructor in German 1940
Assistant Professor of French 1942 - 1948
Acting Dean of Men Associate Professor of French 1949
Assistant, Office of Dean 1950 - 1952
Associate Professor of French 1952
Professor of French Head of French Department 1953 - 1961
This lively, friendly scholar, author and teacher brought excitement to French language and literature for his students. He served in World War II, lent his fine voice to the Bach Chorus and to his church choir, and acted in summer theatre. He owns a hallowed place in our memory.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Education • Religion & Religious Structures • 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 1940.
Location. 41° 22.464′ 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,
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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. Globally, it is in North America, on the Great Lakes, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in 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: Theodore S. Bogardus (here, next to this marker); Dr. Albert L. Marting 06 (here, next to this marker); Jacob O. Kamm '40 (here, next to this marker); Theo Moll (here, next to this marker); Frederick Roehm (here, next to this marker); Dana T. Burns (here, next to this marker); Ethel S. Tudor (here, next to this marker); Dr. Arthur Clinton Boggess (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. William D. Pendell '35 Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 29, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 28, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 12 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.
