Akron, Ohio

Skyline of Akron, Ohio
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Akron is a city in Ohio and county seat of Summit County. It is on the Little Cuyahoga River, about 40 miles to the south of Cleveland. The city of Akron has a population of about 199,000 while the whole Cleveland-Akron-Elyria Combined Statistical Area has a population of 2.8 million people (2011 estimate).

Goodyear Polymer Center, Akron, Ohio
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Akron was founded in 1825 by Paul Williams and General Simon Perkins. In 1833, it was called South Akron because a nearby town of North Akron was also established. Both were later merged as one, and incorpated simply as Akron in 1836.

Akron experienced rapid economic growth in the early part of the 20th century, as it was the center for a number of important industries ranging from rubber to cereal. Quaker Oats used to be based here. At one time, Akron was home to all four major tire manufacturers namely Goodrich, Goodyear, Firestone and General Tire, earning it the title of Tire City.

Stan Hywett Hall, Akron, Ohio
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Akron has a humid continental climate. Its summers are hot and humid while its winters cold. Springs are wet while autumns are dry. July is the hottest month, with average temperature reaching 82.3°F (27.94°C). January is the coldest month, when temperature falls to 18.1°F (-7.72°C).

Visiting Akron, Ohio

Interstate 77, going north-south, is the main highway through Akron, which is also served by I-76 going east-west. The most convenient airport to Akron is the Akron-Canton Regional Airport (CAK), which gets direct flights from a number of major cities in the United States.

Places of Interest in Akron, Ohio

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