Berea in Cuyahoga County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
William C. Pautz
Photographed by Craig Doda, February 28, 2026
1. William C. Pautz Marker
Instructor in Debate and Oratory 1916 - 1921
Associate Professor of History 1921 - 1922
Professor of History and Political Science 1922 - 1940
This great teacher, lecturer and authority on the Western Reserve ranks among the truly great scholars whose careers have added luster to this institution. Generations of students privileged to share his viewpoints of history and government are grateful for a lasting perspective enriching their thoughts and lives.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Education. In addition, it is included in the Baldwin-Wallace College Memorial Wall series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1916.
Location. 41° 22.462′ N, 81° 51.046′ 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 (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: Harry T. Marks (here, next to this marker); Myron Forrest Wicke '30 (here, next to this marker); Harry Ridenour (here, next to this marker); Paul "Sparky" Adams '43 (here,
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Photographed by Craig Doda, February 28, 2026
2. William C. Pautz Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 10, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 29, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 3 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 29, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
