Akron was co-founded in 1825 when suggested by Paul Williams to Medina, and Stark counties in 1840, Akron succeeded Cuyahoga Falls as county seat a year later.
Akron was co-founded in 1825 when suggested by Paul Williams to Simon Perkins. After Summit County formed from portions of Portage, Medina, and Stark counties in 1840, Akron succeeded Cuyahoga Falls as county seat a year later.