Berea

Berea is a town in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, situated at an elevation of about 230 meters with residential areas spreading across the landscape. The East Branch of the Rocky River runs through the community, creating natural boundaries and green spaces.

The place was founded in 1836 and grew as a major production center for grinding stones quarried from local sandstone. This natural resource made it an economic hub throughout the 1800s until quarrying declined in the early 1900s.

Baldwin Wallace University shapes the cultural life of the place through its music programs and festivals that draw people from across the region. The university's presence influences how residents and visitors experience the community throughout the year.

The area hosts events and activities throughout the year at public facilities like the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds. It sits west of Cleveland and is accessible by local roads, making it convenient for day trips from the surrounding metropolitan area.

The sandstone deposits here supported numerous quarrying operations that continued into the 1930s, reshaping the local landscape. This quarrying heritage left physical traces across the community and defines part of its industrial past.

Location: Cuyahoga County

Inception: 1836

Elevation above the sea: 233 m

Shares border with: Brook Park

Website: https://cityofberea.org

GPS coordinates: 41.37000,-81.86250

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:42