Mt. Adams

Historical marker location:

Cincinnati, Ohio

( Marker is at the intersection of Celestial Street and Ida Street on Celestial Street.)

Marker installed: 1982

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.