Historical Marker
Springboro Area Underground Railroad
Historical marker location:
110 S. Main Street, Springboro, Ohio
( Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (Ohio Route 741) and North Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.)
Historic Underground Railroad Site.
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.