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

Elizabeth Marting Treuhaft

Photographed by Craig Doda, February 28, 2026

1. Elizabeth Marting Treuhaft Marker

Inscription.

Board of Trustees 1959 - 1970
Honorary Alumna 1969
Honorary Doctor of Laws 1969

Elizabeth Marting Treuhaft devoted herself to enhancing the lives of others, granddaughter of John G. Marting, for whom Marting Hall was named, she created a B-W legacy which will aid students for years to come, including scholarship support, assistance with the renovation of Marting Hall, and the establishment of the Marting Humanities Lectures. In addition to her tenure on the B-W Board of Trustees, she was recognized throughout Cleveland for her philanthropy and community service, she will be remembered as a generous supporter, tireless volunteer, and devoted friend of Baldwin-Wallace College.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Notable Buildings • Women. In addition, it is included in the Baldwin-Wallace College Memorial Wall series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1959.

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

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of this marker: Edwin A. Riemenschneider '30 (here, next to this marker); Edward Leo Finnigan (here, next to this marker); Dr. Ernest Knautz (here, next to this marker); Dieter Wassen (here, next to this marker); John F. Ernsthausen (here, next to this marker); Kenneth E. Steingass (here, next to this marker); Dr. Arthur V. Wilker '06 (here, next to this marker); Dr. Cecil W. Munk (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Berea.

Photographed by Craig Doda, February 28, 2026

2. Elizabeth Marting Treuhaft 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.