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

Marjorie Hower

Photographed by Craig Doda, February 28, 2026

1. Marjorie Hower Marker

Inscription.

Professor and Chair of Women's Health and Physical Education 1947 - 1980

Marjorie Hower's commitment to women's health and physical education was evident in every athlete she counseled and student she taught during her 33 years at B-W. A pioneer and advocate for intercollegiate athletics for women as well as equal status for women on campus, she is a member of the B-W and Ohio Wesleyan University Athletic Halls of Fame. She lived what she preached and will be remembered as an inspiration to students for encouraging them to find a peaceful balance between a healthy mind and body.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Science & Medicine • Sports • Women. In addition, it is included in the Baldwin-Wallace College Memorial Wall series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1947.

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: Alfred Bryan Bonds, Jr. (here, next to this marker); John F. Gregg

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(here, next to this marker); Dr. W. Grayson Lappert (here, next to this marker); Dr. Cornelius D. Penner (here, next to this marker); Fletcher Hulet (here, next to this marker); Harry Ridenour (here, next to this marker); Dr. Fred E. Harris (here, next to this marker); Edward L. Fullmer (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Berea.

Photographed by Craig Doda, February 28, 2026

2. Marjorie Hower Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 11, 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.