The Great Trail

Historical marker location:

Maumee, Ohio

( Marker is at the intersection of Detroit Avenue and River Road, on the right when traveling north on Detroit Avenue.)

Marker installed: 1913

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.