Berea in Cuyahoga County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Edward Leo Finnigan
Photographed by Craig Doda, February 28, 2026
1. Edward Leo Finnigan Marker
Assistant Professor of Physical and Health Education; Assistant Coach, and Health Coordinator 1934 - 1942
Associate Professor of Health and Physical Education 1945 - 1948
Professor of Health and Physical Education 1949 - 1951
Edward "Rddie" Finnigan, inspirational teacher and coach, provided dedicated service to Baldwin-Wallace College from 1934 - 1951. He lived the philosophy for which he is remembered, "it is very easy to be ordinary, but it takes courage to excel and we must excel." His enthusiastic spirit and unselfish leadership are hereby recognized.
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 1934.
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); Kenneth E. Steingass (here,
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Photographed by Craig Doda, February 28, 2026
2. Edward Leo Finnigan 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.
