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

Apollo 11 Patch

— Armstrong Air & Space Museum —

Photographed by Craig Doda, December 2, 2023

1. Apollo 11 Patch Marker

Inscription. Apollo 11 astronaut Michael Collins was the primary artist for the Apollo 11 patch. The design features an American Bald Eagle, representing the lunar module and the United States. The Eagle is seen clutching an olive branch, signifying that the peaceful intentions of the astronauts. The astronauts purposefully left off their own names, wanting the patch to be representative of everyone who contributed to the project.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Air & Space.

Location. 40° 33.823′ N, 84° 10.33′ W. Marker is in Wapakoneta, Ohio, in Auglaize County. It is at the intersection of Apollo Drive and Gemini Drive, on the right when traveling north on Apollo Drive. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 500 Apollo Dr, Wapakoneta OH 45895, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Ohio’s Till Plains.

It is also in the American Midwest

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Gemini VIII Patch (here, next to this marker); Mission Patches (here, next to this marker); Space Exploration Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Learjet 28 Longhorn (within shouting distance of this marker); The Journey Of This Jet (within shouting distance of this marker); Armstrong Sets World Records (within

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shouting distance of this marker); Life After Apollo 11 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Learjet Sets The Standard (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wapakoneta.

Photographed by Craig Doda, December 2, 2023

2. Apollo 11 Patch Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 21, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 6, 2025, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 114 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 6, 2025, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.