Berea in Cuyahoga County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Reverend Joseph Edward Stubbs
President and Professor of Philosophy at Baldwin University 1886 - 1893
This perceptive scholar had marked influence upon the early history of the college. During his presidency the campus was relocated to the north, presenting problems he handled wisely. His wife gave important aid to his successful administration as beloved preceptress of ladies hall.
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 1886.
Location. 41° 22.458′ N, 81° 51.048′ 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: Fletcher De Lay Ward (here, next to this marker); Dr. Karl Riemenschneider (here, next to this marker); Dr. Carl Friedrich Paulus (here, next to this marker); The Reverend William Nast, D.D. (here, next to this marker); Dr. Elisha Scott Loomis (here, next to this marker); Dr. Herman Herzer (here, next to this marker); Dr. John Wheeler (here, next to this marker); Dr. Julius O. Berr (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Berea.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 10, 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.

