John Perry

Historical marker location:

600 N Township Rd 73, Tiffin, Ohio

( Memorial is on Huss Street east of Riverside Drive, on the left when traveling west.)

White Pine.

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.