Editing Akron, New York (section)

== Attractions ==
[[File:Rich-Twinn House.jpg|right|thumb|Rich-Twinn House in June&nbsp;2015, during restoration]]
*The [[Rich-Twinn Octagon House]], an example of this unusual style of architecture, is open to the public.  The Newstead Historical Society also operates the [[Knight-Sutton Museum]] with exhibits of local history and culture.
*A popular spot for social gathering in Akron is Russell Park, which was put in an Akron's founder's will to be a park forever or returned to his next of kin. At one point in time, where the gazebo is now, there used to be a fountain.  Due to the cost of upkeep, the fountain was removed and replaced with the Akron gazebo.
*Akron is home to one school, Akron Central School, which includes all students, pre-K to 12 in its one building.
* [[U.S. Post Office (Akron, New York)]], a historic post office building, contains a [[Works Progress Administration|WPA]] tempera mural,    ''Early Mail Route to Akron'', completed in 1941 by artist Elizabeth Logan. 
*Akron Fire Company serves the Village of Akron, and parts of the Town of Newstead in conjunction with the Newstead Fire Company.
*The first [[park golf]] course in the United States was opened in Akron in July 2013. The sport, brought to America by Akron native Dick "The Destroyer" Beyer, originated in Japan, where Beyer spent several years as a professional wrestler.<ref>Reiman, Liz (July 7, 2013). [http://www.wivb.com/dpp/news/local/first-park-golf-course-to-open-in-akron First park golf course to open in Akron]. ''WIVB-TV''. Retrieved July 7, 2013.</ref>