Berea in Cuyahoga County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Paul "Sparky" Adams '43
Photographed by Craig Doda, February 28, 2026
1. Paul "Sparky" Adams '43 Marker
Professor of Health and Physical Education 1951 - 1983
Football Coach 1954 - 1958
Track and Cross Country Coach 1958 - 1983
An inspiration to the students he taught and coached, Paul "Sparky" Adams' track teams earned 24 Ohio Conference Titles. Member of the Athletic Hall of Fame; winner of the Bechberger Award for Human Development; he truly embodied the highest ideals of the student-athlete.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Sports. In addition, it is included in the Baldwin-Wallace College Memorial Wall series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1951.
Location. 41° 22.461′ 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: Myron Forrest Wicke '30 (here, next to this marker); Frances Foster Mills (here, next to this marker); Dr Aaron H. Schuyler (here, next to this marker); Harry Ridenour (here, next to this marker); Dr. W. Grayson Lappert
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Photographed by Craig Doda, February 28, 2026
2. Paul "Sparky" Adams '43 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.
