The city of Wapakoneta has a rich history. Originally settled as a Quaker mission in 1809, the city has since grown and prospered. Chartered in 1849, Wapakoneta was once a major railroad hub sending all kinds of manufactured items across America. Wapakoneta is perhaps most famous for being the hometown of Neil Armstrong, the first man on the moon and a member of the Phi Delta Theta Fraternity.
Fort Amanda State Memorial, located 14km / 9mi from Wapakoneta, recognizes the men who lived and died at Fort Amanda. The obelisk was erected in 1915 and is on the banks of the Auglaize River. Fort Amanda State Memorial is a quiet place and a pleasant spot to enjoy a moment of reflection about the men who gave their lives to defend America.
The Neil Armstrong Air and Space Museum is located in Wapakoneta, the birthplace of the famous space pioneer. The museum highlights Ohio's contribution to the nation's space program and even has a Gemini VIII spacecraft. Also featured is an actual moon rock and Apollo 11 artifacts. The Neil Armstrong Air and Space Museum has a multimedia theater where informative shows are screened.
Address: Neil Armstrong Air & Space Museum, Box 1978, Wapakoneta, OH 45895-0978, United States
Phone: 1 (419) 738-8811, Fax: 1 (419) 738-3361
Hours:
May 30 to September 6: 9:30am-5pm; Sun:12pm-5pm
September 7 to May 29: 9:30am-5pm; Sun:12pm-5pm; Closed: Mon
Always closed on: New Year's Day (January 1), Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November ), Christmas - Christian (December 25)
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