Historical Marker
Prospect State Route 47 Bridge
Historical marker location:
Prospect, Ohio
( Marker is on Water Street (Ohio Route 47) 0.1 miles west of Main Street (Ohio Route 203), on the right when traveling west.)
1913 - 2007.
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.