Historical Marker
Ferguson House
Historical marker location:
118 E. Main Street, Lebanon, Ohio
( Marker is on Main Street (Ohio Route 123), on the left when traveling east.)
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.