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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. Understand. [ edit] Akron's downtown skyline.

5. www.visitakron-summit.org › plan › about-the-areaAbout the Area | Akron/Summit Convention & Visitors Bureau

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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 a large city in the U.S. state of Ohio. It is found near the Ohio & Lake Erie canal . It is home to the U.S. rubber industry, including Goodyear tires.

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   Jun 13, 2024 · Latest News. See All News. June 14, 2024. City of Akron Offering Engagement Opportunities for Future of Middlebury Waste Transfer Station. June 14, 2024. Large City of Akron Events Cancelled This Weekend. June 13, 2024. Akron200 Launches New Bicentennial Website. June 13, 2024. Ohio Senate Approves $2.5M for Cascade Plaza. June 13, 2024.

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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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