Wapakoneta in Auglaize County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Neil Armstrong Homecoming Statue

Photographed By Craig Doda, December 2, 2023

1. Neil Armstrong Homecoming Statue Marker

Inscription.
On July 20, 1969, Wapakoneta native Neil Armstrong became the first person to step onto the moon as he said the now famous line: "That's one small step for (a) man, one giant leap for mankind."

Armstrong served as Commander of the Apollo 11 mission to the moon with crew members Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin and Michael Collins. Armstrong and Aldrin spent 21.5 hours on the moon's surface collecting samples and conducting experiments. The complete mission took a little over eight days.

On September 6, 1969, the citizens of Wapakoneta proudly honored their hometown hero with a parade. The parade was more than two miles long and viewed by a crowd of more than 60,000. This statue represents Neil Armstrong waving to the crowd as the parade traveled along Auglaize Street.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Exploration • Notable Events. A significant historical date for this entry is July 20, 1969.

Location. 40° 34.242′ N, 84° 11.626′ W. Marker is in Wapakoneta, Ohio, in Auglaize County. Marker is on East Auglaize Street east of Willipie Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4 E Auglaize St, Wapakoneta OH 45895, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lengerich Garden (here, next to this marker); Wapakoneta Heritage Parkway

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(a few steps from this marker); Five Fun Facts About Neil Armstrong & Wapakoneta (within shouting distance of this marker); Apollow 11 Mission and the First Moon Walk (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Gold Star Families Memorial Monument (about 400 feet away); 1874 Casper Rhine Boots And Shoe Store (about 400 feet away); The Charles F. Herbst Building (1905) (about 400 feet away); The Nagel Block (1908) (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wapakoneta.

Photographed By Craig Doda, December 2, 2023

2. Neil Armstrong Homecoming Statue Marker

Photographed By Craig Doda, December 2, 2023

3. Neil Armstrong Homecoming Statue Marker

Photographed By Craig Doda, April 20, 2022

4. Neil Armstrong Homecoming Statue Marker

Before the plaque was installed.

Photographed By Craig Doda, December 2, 2023

5. Neil Armstrong Homecoming Statue Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 11, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 39 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on December 11, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.