Flying Field to Air Force Base

Historical marker location:

Dayton, Ohio

( Marker is on Mart Road north of Springfield Street (Ohio Route 444).)

Huffman Prairie Flying Field. Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historic Park.

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.