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

Kenneth E. Steingass

Photographed by Craig Doda, February 28, 2026

1. Kenneth E. Steingass Marker

Inscription.

Graduate Class of 1933
Trustee of Baldwin-Wallace College 1953 - 1971

Kenneth F. Steingass gave loyal and distinguished service to his alma mater as a trustee over a period of eighteen years. He gave generously of his energy, time and substance to stimulate the growth and development of the college. His personal achievements in business enabled him to sponsor college programs which opened opportunities for many young people to benefit from his generosity. As a perceptive and active trustee he established a standard of stewardship for all who care for this college.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Baldwin-Wallace College Memorial Wall series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1933.

Location. 41° 22.46′ 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: Dr. Ernest Knautz (here, next to this marker); John F. Ernsthausen (here, next to this marker); Edward Leo Finnigan

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(here, next to this marker); Carl S. Bechberger (here, next to this marker); Gerald S. Wellman (here, next to this marker); Edwin A. Riemenschneider '30 (here, next to this marker); Dr. Albert Boynton Storms (here, next to this marker); Dieter Wassen (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Berea.

Photographed by Craig Doda, February 28, 2026

2. Kenneth E. Steingass 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 4 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.