Berea in Cuyahoga County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Dr.Victor Wilker
Photographed by Craig Doda, February 28, 2026
1. Dr.Victor Wilker Marker
Professor of Modern Languages 1872 - 1910
Vice President of German Wallace College and Professor of Modern Languages 1898 - 1910
Professor Emeritus 1919 - 1923
Beloved by generations of students this remarkable teacher, an 1872 graduate and college officer, served this institution for forty-seven years. A prolific writer and enthusiastic scholar, his kindly wisdom and concern embraced every student and colleague. His place in our history is revered and secure.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Communications • Education. In addition, it is included in the Baldwin-Wallace College Memorial Wall series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1872.
Location. 41° 22.459′ 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: Philura Gould Baldwin (here, next to this marker); Dr. Elisha Scott Loomis (here, next to this marker); Dr. John Wheeler (here, next to this marker); Dr. G. A. Reeder
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Photographed by Craig Doda, February 28, 2026
2. Dr.Victor Wilker 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 6 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.
