Who remembers Nash Hotel and Gas Station?
As a child, Charles Nash was the roller skating champion of Summit County. He also served Barnum and Bailey Circus as their advance man. Settling on the gas and hotel business, he ran this establishment in Barberton. Check out the football sign – they were 1947 State Champs!
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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...
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...
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...