Map of Akron village, New York

Akron is a village in Erie County, New York, United States. The population was 2,868 at the 2010 census. The name derives from the Greek word ἄκρον signifying a summit or high point. It is part of the Buffalo–Niagara Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area. Akron is located in the town of Newstead on the west and north slopes of a hill. NY 93 passes through the village.

Akron village overview:
Name:	Akron village
LSAD Code:	47
LSAD Description:	village (suffix)
State:	New York
County:	Erie County
Elevation:	741 ft (226 m)
Total Area:	2.01 sq mi (5.21 km²)
Land Area:	2.01 sq mi (5.21 km²)
Water Area:	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²)
Total Population:	2,888
Population Density:	1,435.39/sq mi (554.34/km²)
ZIP code:	14001
Area code:	716
FIPS code:	3600441
GNISfeature ID:	0942224

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History

The village was developed after land was purchased from local Native Americans. The site of the village was first settled circa 1829, centered on Akron Falls, which provided water power. Akron became an incorporated village in 1849. The village absorbed the community of Fallkirk in its growth. In 1880, the population of Akron was about 1,050. It was then an important cement-producing center, due to local deposits of gypsum. Besides production of cement, the village also produced cigars.

Notable people

Dick Beyer, former pro wrestler
Marlow Cook (1926–2016), United States Senator, (R-KY)
Robert J. Gamble, former U.S. Representative and United States Senator, (R-SD)
Clark L. Hull, notable psychologist
Gordon Klingenschmitt, American activist and former American military chaplain and one-term member of the Colorado state legislature
Dennis E. Nolan, career U.S. Army officer and headed the first modern American military combat intelligence function
Jack Owen, musician
Bill Paxon, former U.S. congressman
Thomas C. Perry, Mayor 1987-1991
Darrin Pfeiffer, musician
J. C. Tretter, professional football player
Alex Webster, musician

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Geography

Akron is located at 43°1′10″N 78°29′41″W / 43.01944°N 78.49472°W / 43.01944; -78.49472 (43.019309, -78.494644). The village is northeast of Buffalo.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 2.0 square miles (5.2 km), all land.

Akron is adjacent to the Tonawanda Reservation of the Seneca, but most of the reservation is in Genesee County. A small general aviation airport, Akron Airport, is on high ground on the eastern side of the village. Much of Akron Falls County Park is within the village. The falls are a feature of Murder Creek, which passes through the park and the village flowing in a northwesterly direction.