Berea in Cuyahoga County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Dr. Fred E. Harris
Photographed by Craig Doda, February 28, 2026
1. Dr. Fred E. Harris Marker
Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean 1957 - 1969
A champion for the liberal arts in the core curriculum, Fred Harris also was an innovative educator who established an early program in middle eastern studies. He initiated a visiting professor program and was responsible for the installation of the first data processing facility at B-W. He had a profound and positive influence on the lives of colleagues and students, particularly the recipients of the Fred E. Harris Award. The prize is given to an individual "showing promise as a person and as a student," two characteristics he cherished.
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 1957.
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: Harry Ridenour (here, next to this marker); Dr. Ruby V. Redinger (here, next to this marker); Alfred Bryan Bonds, Jr.
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Photographed by Craig Doda, February 28, 2026
2. Dr. Fred E. Harris 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.
