Wilmington War Memorial

Historical marker location:

Wilmington, Ohio

( Marker is at the intersection of Rombach Avenue (U.S. 22) and Park Drive, on the right when traveling east on Rombach Avenue.)

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.