Lorain County Community College

Historical marker location:

Elyria, Ohio

( Marker is on College Drive south of North Abbe Road and Antioch Drive (Ohio Route 301), on the right when traveling south.)

Marker installed: 2003

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.