This is where you can find out if that old rumor, legend, or myth is really true. We invite you to submit myths and the Special Collections Division of the Akron-Summit County Public Library will research the topic and post the answer. If you have additional information relating to the myth, you are invited to add it to the entry. Enjoy!

Blimps, lighter-than-air, and other transportation lore.

 

Companies and not-for-profit organizations and their legends.

 

Food from Summit County and related myths.

 

People, famous and infamous, from Summit County.

 

Miscellaneous rumors, myths, and legends from Summit County.

 

Sports and sporting myths.

 

Music & Musicians and their legends.

Add a new myth.

Because this community resource is open to everyone, we ask that your submissions are appropriate and non offensive.  Any edits deemed offensive will be removed.  If you find an entry is inaccurate please add your comments to the page.  If you find any postings offensive, please let us know (jodell@akronlibrary.org).