The name "Akron" was derived from a Greek work meaning "high."

Akron's history is colorful, painful, diverse and inspiring. Located in the untamed frontier of the Western Reserve, access to the outside world was both arduous and expensive. There was a great deal of talk of constructing a canal through the area.

By 1825, this region - now know as Akron - had its first canal under construction. Because of this exceptional initiative, Akron quickly grew into a significant city on the new frontier.

In the years following, Akron will grow from her humble beginnings as a canal town, into a major municipality, whose name is now recognized throughout the world.

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