Berea in Cuyahoga County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
John F. Ernsthausen
Photographed by Craig Doda, February 28, 2026
1. John F. Ernsthausen Marker
Member, Board of Trustees 1946 - 1974
As a successful businessman, dedicated to the ideals of the United Methodist Church. John Ernsthausen served as a distinguished member of the Baldwin-Wallace College board of trustees from 1946 to 1974. His loyalty and generosity served to fulfill this commitment to Christian education. John Ernsthausen shall be forever remembered for his dedicated service to Baldwin-Wallace College.
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 1946.
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: Edward Leo Finnigan (here, next to this marker); Kenneth E. Steingass (here, next to this marker); Dr. Ernest Knautz (here, next to this marker); Edwin A. Riemenschneider '30 (here, next to this marker);
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Photographed by Craig Doda, February 28, 2026
2. John F. Ernsthausen 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 5 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.
