Historical Marker
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Historical marker location:
22 S Water St, New Bremen, Ohio
( Marker is on South Washington Street (Ohio Route 66) 0.1 miles south of West Monroe Street (Ohio Route 274), on the left when traveling north.)
Marker installed: 2016
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.