Korean War

Historical marker location:

Spencerville, Ohio

( Marker is at the intersection of North Main Street (Ohio Route 117) and West 6th Street, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street.)

1950 - 1953. Served Worldwide 5,720,000 / Served in Theater 1,789,000 / Killed 36,516 / Wounded 103,284.

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.