Jonah Thomas Shop

Historical marker location:

Springboro, Ohio

( Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (Ohio Route 741) and Market Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.)

Circa 1835.

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.