Cy Young

Historical marker location:

Newcomerstown, Ohio

( Marker can be reached from the intersection of U.S. 36 and North College Street.)

Marker installed: 2003

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.