Historical Marker
Manchester School
Historical marker location:
Waynesfield, Ohio
( Marker is at the intersection of Ohio Route 385 and Felkert Road, on the right when traveling east on State Route 385.)
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.