William McKinley

Historical marker location:

Canton, Ohio

( Marker is on McKinley Monument Drive NW, on the left when traveling north.)

Marker installed: 1958

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.