Civil War Monument

Historical marker location:

Bergholz, Ohio

( Marker is on County Highway 53, 0.2 miles north of State Park Mooretown Road, on the right when traveling north.)

Marker installed: 1871

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.