Morris Sharp House

Historical marker location:

517 Columbus Avenue, Washington Court House, Ohio

( Marker is at the intersection of Washington Avenue (U.S. 22) and Court / Columbus Street (U.S. 22/62), on the left when traveling east on Washington Avenue.)

Fayette County Museum.

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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.