Historical Marker
Cataract Falls
Historical marker location:
8404 Webb Terrace, Cleveland, Ohio
( Marker is on Webb Terrace.)
Marker installed: 2002
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.