Thompson Ledges / Thompson Ledges Park

Historical marker location:

Thompson, Ohio

( Marker is on Thompson Road (Local Route 7) 0.2 miles east of Madison Road, on the right when traveling east.)

Marker installed: 2003

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.