Allen County, Ohio

Historical marker location:

Lima, Ohio

( Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and North Street (Ohio Route 81), on the right when traveling south on Main Street.)

Marker installed: 1983

The city of Akron, Ohio, was once known as the "Rubber Capital of the World" because of its thriving rubber industry. Companies like Goodyear, Firestone, and General Tire all had headquarters in Akron at one point.