Berea in Cuyahoga County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Dr. Cornelius D. Penner
Photographed by Craig Doda, February 28, 2026
1. Dr. Cornelius D. Penner Marker
Professor of History and Political Science 1940 - 1962
Dr. Fenner saw life as a challenge to live by reason, thoroughly respected by colleagues and students, endowed with a gentle, high humor. He had an infinite patience and complete insight as a scholar. His disciplined mind brought strength to all whom his life touched. Few teachers have made a more significant contribution to this college.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. 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° 22.462′ N, 81° 51.048′ 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: Dr. W. Grayson Lappert (here, next to this marker); John F. Gregg (here, next to this marker); Dr. Wray Stickford (here, next to this marker); Dr. Lawrence W. Hartzell '65 (here, next to this marker); Edward L. Fullmer (here, next to this marker);
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Photographed by Craig Doda, February 28, 2026
2. Dr. Cornelius D. Penner 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.
