The Western Reserve

Historical marker location:

5398 U.S. 224, Willard, Ohio

( Marker is at the intersection of Benjamin Franklin Highway (U.S. 224) and Section Line Road (County Route 30), on the right when traveling west on Benjamin Franklin Highway.)

Marker installed: 1966

Southwest Boundary Marker. One of a Series of Four.

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.