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Barberton History: Downtown Barberton

Check out this awesome vintage photo of Downtown Barberton, courtesy of Barberton Historical Society! It is amazing to compare the past and present.
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Submit Your 2026 Walk of Fame Nominations!

Have you submitted a nomination yet for the City of Barberton Walk of Fame? The Walk of Fame Committee is accepting submissions through June 12, 2026. The criteria for receiving a star consists of professional achievement, longevity in the City and contributions to...

Submit Your 2025 Walk of Fame Nominations!

Have you submitted a nomination yet for the City of Barberton Walk of Fame? The Walk of Fame Committee is accepting submissions through June 13, 2025. The criteria for receiving a star consists of professional achievement, longevity in the City and contributions to...

Barberton’s 36-acre Industrial Site Creates New Opportunity

We are pleased to announce that through a collaborative effort with the Barberton Community Foundation and with Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro and her team, $350,000 was acquired from ODOT for the Newell Street Industrial project. In 2022, the Barberton...