Berea in Cuyahoga County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Glenn W. Peterjohn
Photographed by Craig Doda, February 28, 2026
1. Glenn W. Peterjohn Marker
Professor of Biology 1949 - 1986
Glenn Peterjohn embodied the joy of scientific discovery and sharing the wonders of nature, his enthusiasm made him a popular professor with students and colleagues for 37 years and into his retirement. Winner of the 1971 Strosacker Award for Excellence in Teaching and the 1994 Faculty Excellence Award, he challenged students to achieve their best in the classroom and life. An effective faculty leader, he was head of the division of science and mathematics and is remembered as an active scholar, exceptional teacher and compassionate advisor. His impact lives on through the Glenn Peterjohn Biology Fund.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the Baldwin-Wallace College Memorial Wall series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1949.
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 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: Edward L. Fullmer (here, next to this marker); Jess J. Petty '31
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Photographed by Craig Doda, February 28, 2026
2. Glenn W. Peterjohn 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.
