Akron is an unincorporated community in northeast Harrison County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1] The community is on Missouri Route O approximately six miles north-northwest of Cainsville and six miles east-northeast of Blythedale. The Thompson River flows past one-half mile to the east.[2]
Akron was platted in 1858, and named after Akron, Ohio, the native home of a share of the first settlers.[3] A post office called Akron was established in 1861, and remained in operation until 1908.[4]
In 1925, Akron had 35 inhabitants.[5]