William McKinley Monument

Historical marker location:

700 Adams Street, Toledo, Ohio

( Marker is on Adams Street east of North Michigan Street (State Route 25), on the left when traveling east.)

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.