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Interested in fun facts and the history of Akron, OH?
Then read on!
One fun and verifiable fact about Akron, Ohio is that it was once known as the "rubber capital of the world" due to the large number of rubber companies located in the city during the early 20th century. This was primarily due to the fact that the city was chosen as the headquarters for the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. in 1898, which began the city's association with the rubber industry.