Akron, Ohio is a city located in the northeastern part of the state. It was founded in 1825 by Simon Perkins and Paul Williams, and was named after the Greek word "akros" which means "high place" or "summit" due to its location on a high point on the Ohio and Erie Canal.
The city grew rapidly in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, driven by the rubber and tire industry. Akron was once known as the "Rubber Capital of the World" due to the presence of several major tire companies such as Goodyear, Firestone, and B.F. Goodrich.
During the mid-20th century, the city's population and economy began to decline as the rubber industry moved south and overseas, but the city has since worked to diversify its economy, with an emphasis on healthcare, education, and technology.
The city has also been home to several notable figures, including President William McKinley, who was born in the city, and astronaut John Glenn, who was a resident of the city for many years.
The city grew rapidly in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, driven by the rubber and tire industry. Akron was once known as the "Rubber Capital of the World" due to the presence of several major tire companies such as Goodyear, Firestone, and B.F. Goodrich.
During the mid-20th century, the city's population and economy began to decline as the rubber industry moved south and overseas, but the city has since worked to diversify its economy, with an emphasis on healthcare, education, and technology.
The city has also been home to several notable figures, including President William McKinley, who was born in the city, and astronaut John Glenn, who was a resident of the city for many years.