Berea in Cuyahoga County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Alfred Bryan Bonds, Jr.
Photographed by Craig Doda, February 28, 2026
1. Alfred Bryan Bonds, Jr. Marker
President 1955 - 1981
Chancellor 1981 - 1982
President Emeritus 1981 - 1989
Dr. Bonds led Baldwin-Wallace College during 26 years of growth. In enrollment, in physical facilities, and in distinction. Outstanding leader in government, education, and the United Methodist Church, his enthusiasm, dynamic leadership, and love of Baldwin-Wallace will live on for generations.
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 1955.
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: Marjorie Hower (here, next to this marker); Dr. Fred E. Harris (here, next to this marker); Fletcher Hulet (here, next to this marker); Paul Emil Baur (here, next to this marker); Harry Ridenour (here, next to this
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Photographed by Craig Doda, February 28, 2026
2. Alfred Bryan Bonds, Jr. 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.
