Requiescat In Peace

Historical marker location:

6382 Monroe St, Sylvania, Ohio

( Memorial can be reached from Monroe Street west of U.S. 23, on the right when traveling west.)

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.