Berea in Cuyahoga County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Dr. Wray Stickford
Photographed by Craig Doda, February 28, 2026
1. Dr. Wray Stickford Marker
Professor of Religion 1950 - 1980
Department Chair 1962 - 1980
Wray Stickford headed the Department of Religion from 1962 to 1980 and advised BW's religious council. Known as a quiet leader, Stickford provided steady guidance to his department during times of great societal change. His service to the East Ohio Conference of the Methodist Church helped strengthen bonds between the church and BW, and he encouraged many students to pursue vocations in the church. Stickford's worldwide travels, especially to eastern nations, gave students a global perspective on matters of faith. In recognition of his devotion to counseling and advising throughout his career, he received the prestigious Bechberger Award for Human Development, in 1975.
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 1950.
Location. 41° 22.461′ N, 81° 51.048′ W. Marker is in Berea, Ohio, in Cuyahoga County. It is at the intersection of Beech Street and
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Regionally, this marker is in Greater Cleveland, on the Lake Erie Shore, and in the Western Reserve. It is also in the American Midwest. Globally, it is in North America, on the Great Lakes, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in 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. Lawrence W. Hartzell '65 (here, next to this marker); Louise Kiefer '42 (here, next to this marker); Dr. Delo Corydon Grover (here, next to this marker); Dr. Cornelius D. Penner (here, next to this marker); John F. Gregg (here, next to this marker); Edward L. Fullmer (here, next to this marker); Glenn W. Peterjohn (here, next to this marker); Dr. W. Grayson Lappert (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map
Photographed by Craig Doda, February 28, 2026
2. Dr. Wray Stickford 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 10 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.
