Berea in Cuyahoga County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Myron Forrest Wicke '30

Photographed by Craig Doda, February 28, 2026

1. Myron Forrest Wicke '30 Marker

Inscription.

Professor of English 1931 - 1949
Dean of Men 1941 - 1942
Dean of the College 1943 - 1944
Trustee 1958 - 1961
Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters 1963

A distinguished B-W faculty member and administrator, dedicated trustee and church leader, Dean Myron Wicke provided outstanding leadership to his Alma mater and the United Methodist Church. He served the church as associate director of secondary and higher education of the board of education and was associate, general secretary. He will be remembered for his numerous contributions to higher education, the United Methodist Church and to his Alma mater.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Baldwin-Wallace College Memorial Wall series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1931.

Location. 41° 22.462′ 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 (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: Frances Foster Mills (here, next to this marker); Paul "Sparky" Adams '43

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(here, next to this marker); Harry Ridenour (here, next to this marker); Dr Aaron H. Schuyler (here, next to this marker); Dr. W. Grayson Lappert (here, next to this marker); Edward L. Fullmer (here, next to this marker); Dr. Fred E. Harris (here, next to this marker); Harry T. Marks (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Berea.

Photographed by Craig Doda, February 28, 2026

2. Myron Forrest Wicke '30 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.