Apollo Command Module Mock-up
The command module carried the three astronauts to the moon and back during the Apollo missions 1969-1972. The spacecraft is 10 ft. 7 in. tall and 12 ft. 10 in. diameter. It weighed 13,000 lbs.
Gemini . . . — — Map (db m237209) HM
On Apollo Drive north of Bellefontaine Street, on the right when traveling north.
NASA landed astronauts on the Moon and returned them safely to Earth during the Apollo Program. Moon walkers made the final leg of the journey in the Lunar Module while the Command Module Pilot continued to orbit the Moon in the Command and . . . — — Map (db m237762) HM
On Apollo Drive north of Bellefontaine Street, on the right when traveling north.
Learjet 28-001 Sets Five World Records
On February 19-20, 1979, Neil Armstrong set five world records in this Learjet 28-001. These record-setting events took place during flights to and from the Outer Banks of North Carolina, near the same . . . — — Map (db m237757) HM
On Willipie Street, on the left when traveling north.
These Trees Honoring the
Bicentennials of the Northwest Ordinance
and the U.S. Constitution
were Sponsored by Ohio's:
Dept. of Natural Resources
Nurserymen's Association
Daughters of the American Revolution
1787-1987 — — Map (db m196058) WM
On West Mechanic Street at Willipie Street, on the right when traveling east on West Mechanic Street.
United States of America Congressional Medal of Honor Recipients State of Ohio, Auglaize County Civil War
Cpl Christian Schnell Mississippi 1863 — — Map (db m12416) WM
On Auglaize Street at Broadway, on the right when traveling east on Auglaize Street.
The Dayton and Michigan Railroad provided the single most important impetus to the growth and development of Wapakoneta. Although Wapakoneta had been platted in 1833, at the time of incorporation (1848), "the town was still without any material . . . — — Map (db m12406) HM
On South Blackhoof Street at Main Street, on the right when traveling north on South Blackhoof Street.
Dudley Nichols was born in Wapakoneta in 1895, the son of Dr. Grant and Mary Mean Nichols. He spent his childhood in a home on this site and graduated from Blume High School before leaving Ohio. After working as a journalist in new York City, he . . . — — Map (db m92116) HM
On Apollo Drive north of Bellefontaine Street, on the right when traveling north.
What was the Skylancer designed to do?
A Navy Plane
The Douglas Aircraft Company originally manufactured the F5D Skylancer for the United States Navy to be an all-purpose fighter-interceptor based on an aircraft carrier. An arresting hook, . . . — — Map (db m237754) HM
On Apollo Drive, on the right when traveling north. Reported permanently removed.
This Douglas F5D Skylancer was one of four originally constructed, and is the only example still in existence. It was flown by Neil A. Armstrong from September 1960 to September 1962 to simulate the flight characteristics of the space vehicle . . . — — Map (db m237212) HM
On Apollo Drive north of Bellefontaine Street, on the right when traveling north.
NASA test pilot Neil Armstrong used the F5D Skylancer to create an emergency abort launch/landing procedure for NASA's Dyna-Soar program in the early 1960s. NASA used the F5D in this program because it had similar aerodynamics to the Dyna-Soar . . . — — Map (db m237755) HM
On Willipie Street north of Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
Neil was born on his grandparents' farm
southwest of town on August 5, 1930.
After living in more than a dozen communities
across Ohio, the Armstrong family settled
permanently in Wapakoneta in April 1944,
when Neil was a freshman in high . . . — — Map (db m221608) HM
On West Auglaize Street west of Willipie Street, on the right when traveling east.
This monument honors, recognizes, and serves Gold Star Families and the legacy of their Loved Ones who have paid the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the Armed Forces of the United States America. The Homeland panel depicts images . . . — — Map (db m239732) WM
On Apollo Drive north of Bellefontaine Street, on the right when traveling north.
First manufactured in 1977, the Learjet 28 Longhorn became the first production jet to utilize winglets in its design. This wing design increased the aircraft's operating efficiency by lowering induced drag around the wingtips. The Learjet 28 . . . — — Map (db m237756) HM
On Apollo Drive north of Saturn Drive, on the right when traveling north.
History of the Learjet Corporation
William Lear, born in Hannibal, MO, in 1902, was inspired to build a small private jet by considering a 1950s era prototype Swiss jet fighter. He founded the Learjet Corporation in Wichita, KS in 1963. . . . — — Map (db m237758) HM
On East Auglaize Street just east of Willipie Street, on the right when traveling west.
1994-2014
In Memory of celebrating the 20th anniversary of the German-American Sister Cities friendship between Wapakoneta/Ohio and Lengerich/Germany
Bringing the world together through education and cultural exchange . . . — — Map (db m237657) HM
On Apollo Drive north of Saturn Drive, on the right when traveling north.
Neil Armstrong and Life After Walking on the Moon
After commanding the Apollo 11 mission to the Moon in 1969, Armstrong received a job as the Deputy Associate Administrator for Aeronautics at NASA Headquarters in Washington D.C. in which he . . . — — Map (db m237759) HM
On West Auglaize Street (Ohio Route 67) 0.2 miles east of Presar Road (County Route 133), on the right when traveling east.
In 1967 Herold and Martha Dammeyer purchased acreage Saint Marys Township - section 30 and on this property was the original old log house and this old log smoke house; being typical of buildings in our early history.
In 1983 the old log . . . — — Map (db m244697) HM
On East Auglaize Street east of Willipie Street, on the left when traveling east.
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 . . . — — Map (db m237658) HM
On West Benton Street at Buchanan Street, on the left when traveling west on West Benton Street.
Stephen and Viola Armstrong moved their family, including 13-year-old Neil and his younger siblings, June and Dean, to the house at 601 West Benton Street in 1944. Here, Neil explored his fascination with flying by reading aviation magazines and . . . — — Map (db m237216) HM
On S. Blackhoof Street at W. Pearl Street, on the right when traveling south on S. Blackhoof Street.
Dr. George W. Holbrook, "Father of Auglaize County",
was awarded the contract to construct this
building at the cost of $3950.00 erected simultaneously
with the first courthouse (which stood north of this
site). It was completed in January . . . — — Map (db m196057) HM
Near Apollo Drive north of Bellefontaine Street, on the right when traveling north.
In tribute to those who sacrificed their lives in the pursuit of space exploration
Challenger 1-28-1986
Francis Scobee • Michael Smith • Ronald McNair • Gregory Jarvis • Judith Resnik • Ellison Onizuka • Christa Mcauliffe
Apollo I . . . — — Map (db m237763) HM
On Santa Fe-New Knoxville Road (County Route 100) at Cemetery Rd (County Route 161), on the left when traveling east on Santa Fe-New Knoxville Road.
Saints Peter and Paul Church, Petersburg (1835), was the mother
church for St. Joseph, Wapakoneta; St. John the Evangelist, Fryburg;
St. Lawrence, Rhine; and Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception,
Botkins. All were founded by German-Catholic . . . — — Map (db m225370) HM
On W. Auglaize Street, on the right when traveling west.
began his professional life as a tinsmith, but, by 1880 had established a "general loan, insurance, and collections business," later considered a private bank.
The building is Wapakoneta's only example of the Art Nouveau Style — — Map (db m221607) HM
On S. Blackhoof Street at Main Street, on the right when traveling south on S. Blackhoof Street.
The
The John H. Nichols House
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior — — Map (db m196055) HM
On Apollo Drive north of Bellefontaine Street, on the right when traveling north.
Learjet 28-001, The Record Setter
The 28 model Longhorn, serial number 001, first flew in 1977. It received FAA certification on July 29, 1979. Neil Armstrong was serving on the Board of Directors of Gates Learjet in 1979 when he was asked . . . — — Map (db m237760) HM
On West Auglaize Street west of Perry Street, on the right when traveling east.
The Nagel Block (1908) was constructed to house the Philip Nagel Furniture and Undertaking Co. For a number of years the third floor was also home to a dance hall called Johnny Nagel's Loft. — — Map (db m237741) HM
On Auglaize Street, on the right when traveling west.
Side A:
The Shannon Stock Company, also known as Shannon's Famous Players, was a traveling theatre company based in Wapakoneta from 1913 until the Great Depression. Founded by Harry Shannon, the group included his wife Adelaide, their . . . — — Map (db m29924) HM
On North Dixie Hwy (County Road 25A) 0.1 miles north of Keller Drive, on the left when traveling north.
This monument was erected in respect of Veterans of all wars. Let this monument be a reminder that military personnel of past and future gave their lives in order to protect the many freedoms we have as American citizens. — — Map (db m178580) WM
On Ohio Route 65 at U.S. 33, on the right when traveling north on State Route 65.
By the Treaties at the Maumee Rapids in 1817, and 1818 at St. Mary’s, the Shawnee Indians were given a reservation of ten miles by twelve miles. This being the eastern boundary line. Indian Towns within this area were Blackhoof’s (now St. Johns), . . . — — Map (db m237213) HM
On Willipie Street (State Highway 198/501) at Mechanic Street, on the left when traveling north on Willipie Street.
Erected by the
Disabled American Veterans
Chapter 73
Wapakoneta, Ohio
to their departed comrades
and in memory of
all veterans of all wars — — Map (db m12414) WM
On Auglaize Street (Ohio Route 501) when traveling west.
Plaque # 1 The Shawnee Indians were driven from
the southern United States in the late 17th
and early 18th centuries by white settlers
and Catawba, Cherokee and Chickasaw
Nations. the Shawnee were given permission
by the Miamis and . . . — — Map (db m86526) HM
Wapakoneta Woman's Club, Inc.
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior — — Map (db m196056) HM
On U.S. 33, 0.7 miles east of Brown Road (County Road 181), on the left when traveling east.
On July 20, 1969, the entire world stopped and tuned in to a live tv broadcast, as Apollo 11 became the first spacecraft to land on a planetary body outside of Earth. Millions were captivated by the grainy black and white image of astronaut Neil . . . — — Map (db m237764) HM
On Apollo Drive north of Bellefontaine Street, on the right when traveling north.
The Gemini Program prepared NASA and its astronauts to go to the Moon. They practiced skills and maneuvers needed in orbit and reentry. The program also helped to understand the astronauts' needs for longer space travel. Two astronauts lived . . . — — Map (db m237761) HM
On South Wagner Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
In memory of those who gave their lives in World War I In memory of those who gave their lives in World War II In memory of all Veterans who served God and Country In memory of those who gave their lives in the Korean War In memory of those . . . — — Map (db m239731) WM
