Akron in Summit County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Dr. Bob's Home
Dr. Bob & Anne Smith
from 1916 to 1950
Co-founder of
Alcoholics Anonymous
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The birthplace of
Alcoholics Anonymous
June 10, 1935 Akron, Ohio
This property is listed in the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
State of Ohio Landmark
Dedicated by Congressman
John F. Seiberling
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Education • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1797.
Location. 41° 5.742′ N, 81° 32.961′ W. Marker is in Akron, Ohio, in Summit County. Marker is at the intersection of Ardmore Avenue and Everett Avenue, on the left when traveling east on Ardmore Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 855 Ardmore Avenue, Akron OH 44309, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Elm Court / Our Lady of the Elms (approx. 0.6 miles away); Abolitionist John Brown (approx. 0.9 miles away); Portage Path (approx. 0.9 miles away); Hall Park Allotment Historic District (approx. one mile away); 09.11.2001 (approx. one mile away); The Gate Lodge, Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens (approx. 1˝ miles away); Glendale Steps (approx. 1˝ miles away); The Cascade Valley / The Mustill Site (approx. 1.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Akron.
Regarding Dr. Bob's Home. Designated a National Historic Landmark in October 2012.
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Also see . . . Dr. Bob's Home. Website homepage (Submitted on October 26, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 17, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 26, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 770 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 26, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 4. submitted on May 29, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 5. submitted on October 26, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 6. submitted on May 29, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio.