Bellefontaine

Historical marker location:

1311 North Main Street, Bellefontaine, Ohio

( Marker is at the intersection of North Main Street (U.S. 68) and U.S. 33, on the right when traveling south on North Main Street.)

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.