Berea in Cuyahoga County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Jess J. Petty '31
Photographed by Craig Doda, February 28, 2026
1. Jess J. Petty '31 Marker
Administrator in Admission 1931 - 1947
Registrar 1947 - 1971
"The most popular man" in the class of 1931, Jess Petty immediately became a BW recruiter and traveled the region talking with prospective students and families. He became the registrar in 1947. The 1966 Alumni Merit Award winner, he continued to connect with alumni in retirement on BW's behalf. Described as a small man with a big heart, he touched thousands of lives with his calm demeanor, attention to detail and genuine concern for all. The Jess and Arline Petty Scholarship serves as a lasting reminder of this couple's commitment to BW students.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the Baldwin-Wallace College Memorial Wall series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1931.
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: Glenn W. Peterjohn (here, next to this marker); Edward L. Fullmer (here, next to this marker); Dieter Wassen
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Photographed by Craig Doda, February 28, 2026
2. Jess J. Petty '31 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.
