Ohio Rubber City is a nickname for the city of AKRON, Ohio. AKRON is the fifth-largest city in the state and is located in the Great Lakes region. It is known as the Rubber City because it was once the center of the rubber industry in the United States. The city was home to several major tire companies, including Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, which was founded in 1898. AKRON has since diversified its economy and is now home to a variety of industries, including healthcare, education, and technology.