Old Cemetery

Historical marker location:

2 Poland Manor, Poland, Ohio

( Marker is on Hine Circle near Main Street (Ohio Route 170), on the left when traveling north.)

Marker installed: 1966

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.