Akron and Chicago Junction Railroad
The Akron & Chicago Junction Railroad is a former railroad in Ohio in the United States. It was founded in 1825 by General Simon Perkins and Paul Williams. The word "Akron" was derived from a Greek word meaning high.
Canals were instrumental in the founding of Akron, Ohio. Before the canals were completed, some people argued that the town needed a railroad. The railroad opened on August 1, 1891.
