Historical Marker
The Peninsula
Historical marker location:
Waterford, Ohio
( Marker is at the intersection of Milner Road (Local Route 102) and Leget Street (Local Road T1150) on Milner Road.)
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.