Akron Map
Akron is a town in Henry Township, Fulton County, Indiana, United States. The population was 1,167 at the 2010 census. Akron hosts a nationally-famous All-Americana 4th of July parade and fireworks. Students attend Akron Elementary and Tippecanoe Valley Middle and High Schools.
Akron was originally named Newark by settlers from Newark, Ohio; the name was changed to Akron in 1855, for the Ohio city. It was founded by Dr. Joseph Sippy on July 4, 1836 when he brought 47 settlers to what was then the crossing of the Potawatomi and Miami Indian trails and declared, "This is the place!" The first building was constructed where the Methodist church stands now. Dr. Sippy's house, which once stood across the street from Viking Foods, was a stop on the Underground Railroad.
Akron is located at 41°2?20?N 86°1?29?W / 41.03889°N 86.02472°W / 41.03889; -86.02472 (41.038850, -86.024784). Akron is at the crossroad of SR 14 and SR 19.
Nearby cities include Roann, Denver, North Manchester, Fulton, Mexico.