Kent, Ohio

37 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.

• West Main Street District (Kent, Ohio) · 0.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  You're driving through a piece of Kent history right now! This West Main Street district is more than just pretty houses; it's a snapshot of a time when Kent was really coming into its own. Back around the turn of the…

• Kent State May 4 Site · 0.7 mi · Historical Marker

  On May 4, 1970, Ohio National Guard soldiers fired on unarmed students protesting the Vietnam War, killing four.

• Jeffrey Miller (shooting victim) · 0.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  This ground, like so many others across the nation, carries the weight of a generation's dissent. Jeffrey Miller, a student here at Kent State, became a symbol of the anti-war movement, though he was so much more than…

• Allison Krause · 0.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Right here, on this very ground, a young life was tragically cut short, forever changing the course of history. On May 4th, 1970, Allison Krause, a Kent State student, was protesting the Vietnam War and the presence of…

• Kent State shootings · 0.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  This quiet campus carries a heavy history. On May 4th, 1970, a tragedy unfolded here that echoed across the nation: the Kent State shootings. During a protest against the Vietnam War and the expansion into Cambodia, the…

• Sandra Lee Scheuer · 0.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  This unassuming spot marks a place forever changed by tragedy. Sandra Lee Scheuer, a Kent State student, was killed here during the 1970 shootings. On May 4th, 1970, Ohio National Guardsmen fired on unarmed students…

• Kent State University · 0.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  This campus is known worldwide, not just for education, but for a day of unimaginable tragedy. On May 4/1970, during a protest against the Vietnam War and the invasion of Cambodia, the Ohio National Guard fired on…

• William Knox Schroeder · 5.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  This spot, somewhere near Kent State, is connected to a tragedy that shook the nation. William Knox Schroeder was a Kent State student killed on 1970 during the Kent State shootings. He wasn't even protesting.On May…

• Hudson, Ohio: Where EuroTrip Begins · 7.4 mi

  Hudson, Ohio, is the opening setting of the 2004 comedy film EuroTrip. The movie begins at a Hudson high school graduation party in 2004, where Scotty Thomas is dumped by his girlfriend Fiona — and a band fronted by her…

• Loomis Observatory · 7.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Gaze at the stars through the second oldest observatory in the United States, built in 1838! Loomis Observatory, named for professor Elias Loomis, was built right here on the campus of Western Reserve College. At the…

• Swenson's Drive-In · 9.4 mi · Things to Do

  Carhop service and the Galley Boy double cheeseburger in Akron Ohio since 1934.

• The Gothic Building · 9.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Check out that building! Its unique Gothic architecture makes it a real standout. It was designed by Frank O. Weary, a prominent Akron architect.Weary designed the Gothic Building in 1902. He was a busy guy, also…

• Quaker Square · 9.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever wonder what happens to old factories? Well, right here, a former Quaker Oats plant got a whole new life. Back in the early 1970s, developers purchased the original Quaker Oats mill, factory, and silos. They…

• St. Vincent-St. Mary (LeBron James) · 9.7 mi

  St. Vincent-St. Mary High School (15 North Maple Street, Akron, OH) is where LeBron James went from local phenom to national headline. As a senior in February 2002 he landed on the cover of Sports Illustrated under the…

• Akron, OH · 9.8 mi · Local history

  Akron, a city etched into the northern Ohio landscape, wasn't always the place of rubber and highways it is today. Its very name, taken from the Greek word for "high place," hints at its early role as a point on the…

• Akron: The High Point, Long Before Rubber · 9.8 mi

  Akron, Ohio is the Rubber Capital of the World, the home of Goodyear and Firestone, a city built on tires and tread. So you might think the name comes from rubber, or some material of the trade. It doesn't, and it…

• Akron Civic Theatre · 9.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine stepping back into a shimmering Mediterranean courtyard right here in Akron! This isn't just a theater; it's one of the last atmospheric movie palaces still standing. Back in 1929, Marcus Loew, the big shot…

• Goodyear Airdock · 10.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Prepare to be dwarfed! This giant, the Goodyear Airdock, was once the largest building *in the world* without interior supports. Built in 1929, the Airdock was designed to house and construct the massive…

• Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens · 10.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Get ready to be amazed by one of the grandest homes in America! This is Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, the former estate of F.A. Seiberling, the co-founder of Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company. Seiberling and his family…

• Dr. Robert Smith House · 10.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Pull over for a moment and imagine a man desperate for a solution to a life-threatening problem. This is the house where Alcoholics Anonymous began. In 1935, Dr. Bob Smith, a struggling alcoholic, met Bill Wilson here…

• Aurora station (Ohio) · 11.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Step back in time at the Aurora train station, a relic of the 19th century railroad boom. This unassuming spot was once a vital hub connecting Aurora, Ohio, to the wider world. Constructed in 1872 by the New York,…

• Twinsburg Center (Old School) · 11.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Built in 1921, this 'Old School' once housed all grades K-12, a testament to a different era of education. Imagine kindergarteners sharing the same hallways as graduating seniors! Built for the Twinsburg City School…

• Everett Knoll Complex · 11.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine a thriving community here, centuries before Ohio was even a state. This is the Everett Knoll Complex, an ancient Hopewell site. Between 200 and 500 AD, people of the Hopewell culture built a burial mound here,…

• Valley Railway Historic District · 12.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Listen close, because this unassuming stretch of land helped fuel the Industrial Revolution in Northeast Ohio! In the late 1800s, the Valley Railway was built to transport coal from the Tuscarawas River Valley to…

• Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens · 12.5 mi · Historical Marker

  Akron mansion of Goodyear Tire co-founder F.A. Seiberling, sixth-largest historic home in America.

• Hale Farm and Village · 12.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine stepping back in time to a working 19th-century farm! Hale Farm and Village offers just that, a glimpse into the life of early settlers in the Western Reserve. Jonathan Hale, a farmer from Connecticut, journeyed…

• Wallace Farm (Cuyahoga Valley National Park) · 12.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine life on a historic farm overlooking the stunning Brandywine Falls. This land whispers tales of early settlers forging a life in the Cuyahoga Valley. George Wallace, a land speculator and sawyer, brought his…

• Boston Mills Historic District · 13.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine this quiet valley booming with activity! It all started with the Ohio and Erie Canal. Once the canal opened in 1827, people flocked here, turning Boston Mills into a bustling canal town. By 1842, you would have…

• George Stanford Farm · 13.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine waking up every morning to this view of the Cuyahoga River, just like the Stanford family did for generations. This is the George Stanford Farm, a window into 19th-century Ohio life. James and Polly Stanford…

• O. C. Barber Colt Barn · 15.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine a world-class, modern farm, built from scratch over a century ago. That's the vision O.C. Barber had for this very spot. Ohio Columbus Barber, known as America's Match King for his Diamond Match Company, wasn't…

• O. C. Barber Machine Barn · 15.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever wonder what a cutting-edge farm looked like over a century ago? You're passing one of the key buildings right now. This is the O. C. Barber Machine Barn. Built in 1911, the Machine Barn, also known as the Implement…

• O. C. Barber Barn No. 1 · 15.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever heard of a Match King? That’s what they called Ohio Columbus Barber, and this barn is a testament to his grand vision. In 1909, Barber, already a titan of industry, built this as the first of many barns on his…

• O. C. Barber Creamery · 15.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine a time when milk wasn't just milk, but a symbol of innovation! That's what the O.C. Barber Creamery represents. Built in 1909 by Ohio Columbus Barber, the Creamery was part of his ambitious Anna-Dean Farm.…

• O. C. Barber Piggery · 15.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever wonder what a pig palace looks like? You're about to see part of one. This is the O. C. Barber Piggery, part of the sprawling Anna-Dean Farm. It was built in 1912 by Ohio Columbus Barber, the industrialist who…

• Station Road Bridge · 16.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Built in 1882, this historic bridge offers a glimpse into the region's transportation past. The Station Road Bridge, near Brecksville, spans the Cuyahoga River, connecting Cuyahoga and Summit Counties. The Massillon…

• Anna–Dean Farm · 17.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine a farm so advanced for its time, it was practically a small city dedicated to agriculture. That's the Anna–Dean Farm. Founded by Ohio Barber Match Company owner Ohio Columbus Barber in the early 1900s, the farm…

• Tinkers Creek Aqueduct · 19.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine a canal boat, laden with goods, floating *over* a creek! That's exactly what happened here at the Tinkers Creek Aqueduct. Back in the 1820s, Ohio was booming, thanks to the Ohio and Erie Canal. This canal needed…