Edgerton Veterans Memorial

Historical marker location:

334 S Elm St, Edgerton, Ohio

( Memorial is on South Elm Street north of Sargent Street, on the right when traveling south.)

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.