Toy marbles: arguably the most influential part of a boy or girls childhood in a by-gone era. The Akro Agate Company rose to become the world leader in a crowded field of manufacturers of these mystical glass balls. No toy company has surpassed this feat, and likely, never will.

Akro Agates are coveted- collected by those same children as adults today. This website is dedicated to compiling the accurate history, answering questions about these toys of yesteryear. A book is scheduled for publishing autumn 2026~
The History of Akro Agate Marbles.