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   Akron (/ ˈ æ k r ən /) is a city in and the county seat of Summit County, Ohio, United States. At the 2020 census, the city proper had a total population of 190,469, making it the fifth-most populous city in Ohio and 136th-most populous city in the United States.

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   Jun 3, 2024 · Akron, city, seat (1842) of Summit county, northeastern Ohio, U.S. It lies along the Cuyahoga River, about 40 miles (64 km) south-southeast of Cleveland. Akron is the centre of a metropolitan area that includes the cities of Cuyahoga Falls, Tallmadge, and Stow and several villages.

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   Akron, City (pop., 2020: 190,469), northeastern Ohio, U.S., on the Cuyahoga River. At 1,200 ft (370 m) above sea level, Akron was named for its “high place” (Greek: acros) on the watershed between the Mississippi River and the Great Lakes.

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   Akron is a city of almost 200,000 people (2019) in the Northeast Ohio region in Summit County. Akron is proud of its heritage as a center of industry, and now offers visitors a wide range of recreational and cultural attractions, food experiences, and shopping.

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   Jun 14, 2024 · Catch a RubberDucks baseball game at Canal Park, experience exotic wildlife encounters at our award-winning Akron Zoo, hike at one of our gorgeous Summit Metro Parks or on a stretch of the historic Towpath Trail, and so much more! There's something for everyone in Akron. Come check us out!

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   Welcome to Greater Akron, where every corner is steeped in history and brimming with excitement! Located amidst the rolling hills of the Old Connecticut Western Reserve and the Ohio & Erie Canalway, our city is a collection of vibrant culture and dynamic energy.

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   Akron, is the fifth largest city in the U.S. state of Ohio and the county seat of Summit County. It is located in the Great Lakes region approximately 39 miles (63 km) south of Lake Erie along the Little Cuyahoga River. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 199,110.

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   Where is Akron Ohio located?

   • Akron, city, seat (1842) of Summit county, northeastern Ohio, U.S. It lies along the Cuyahoga River, about 40 miles (64 km) south-southeast of Cleveland. Akron is the centre of a metropolitan area that includes the cities of Cuyahoga Falls, Tallmadge, and Stow and several villages. At 1,081 feet

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   Where is greater Akron?

   • Welcome to Greater Akron, where every corner is steeped in history and brimming with excitement! Located amidst the rolling hills of the Old Connecticut Western Reserve and the Ohio & Erie Canalway, our city is a collection of vibrant culture and dynamic energy.

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   Why is Akron a city?

   • Akron is the centre of a metropolitan area that includes the cities of Cuyahoga Falls, Tallmadge, and Stow and several villages. At 1,081 feet (329 metres) above sea level, it was named for its “high place” (Greek: akros) on the watershed between the Mississippi River and the Great Lakes.

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   When did Akron become a city?

   • Ferdinand Schumacher bought a mill in 1856, and the following decade mass-produced oat bars for the Union Army during the American Civil War; these continued to sell well after the war. Akron incorporated as a city in 1865. [citation needed]

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   How did Akron get its name?

   • The name is derived from the Greek word ἄκρον ( ákron ), signifying a summit or high point. It was briefly renamed South Akron after Eliakim Crosby founded nearby North Akron in 1833, until both merged into an incorporated village in 1836. In the 1910s, Akron doubled in population, making it the nation's fastest-growing city.

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   How is Akron elected?

   • The Ocasek Building includes state, county, and city offices. The mayor of Akron is elected in a citywide vote. In 2023, the city elected its 63rd mayor. The city is divided into 10 wards, each elect a member to the Akron City Council, while an additional 3 are elected at large.

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