Historical Marker
The Freedom Tree
Historical marker location:
Barberton, Ohio
( Marker is at the intersection of 6th Street NW and Paige Avenue, on the right when traveling north on 6th Street NW.)
Marker installed: 1973
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.