Berea in Cuyahoga County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Theodore S. Bogardus
Photographed by Craig Doda, February 28, 2026
1. Theodore S. Bogardus Marker
Professor of Physics 1943 - 1975
Theodore S. Bogardus, distinguished faculty member in physics and pre-engineering for thirty-two years and generous benefactor, is remembered for his commitment to excellence in teaching. His professional engineering experience fostered an applied teaching style which his students found extremely valuable as they achieved distinguished careers in physics and engineering. He initiated the college's Cooperative Engineering Program with a number of large universities. Baldwin-Wallace is proud to recognize his outstanding contributions to his students and to the college.
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 1943.
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
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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: Dr. William D. Pendell '35 (here, next to this marker); Frederick Roehm (here, next to this marker); Dana T. Burns (here, next to this marker); Jacob O. Kamm '40 (here, next to this marker); Dr. Arthur Clinton Boggess (here, next to this marker); Dr. Albert L. Marting 06 (here, next to this marker); Lloyd C. Wicke '23 (here, next to this marker); Theo Moll (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Berea.
Photographed by Craig Doda, February 28, 2026
2. Theodore S. Bogardus 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 9 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.
