Wintersville

Historical marker location:

Wintersville, Ohio

( Marker can be reached from the intersection of Canton Road (Ohio Route 43) and Two Ridges Road.)

Marker installed: 2013

Two Ridges Church and Friendly Fire. John Hunt Morgan Heritage Trail.

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.