The John Brown Monument in Sherbondy Hill was rededicated for its fourth time Sunday afternoon — first in 1910, then again in 1938 and 1975.
During the ceremony, Akron Mayor Shammas Malik announced during the rededication that the Akron Zoo, City of Akron, Summit County Historical Society and Summit Metro Parks are working together to allow public access to the monument within the next year or so. The site will then be accessible whenever the zoo is open.
Approximately 100 people attended the event, which was held in the Akron Zoo’s parking lot near the path up to the monument. The ceremony was modeled after the 1938 rededication organized by the Negro 25 Year Club and included speeches from various community leaders and elected officials…