Wapakoneta's historic legacy
Wapakoneta's streets bear the names of Indians who first inhabited the area; other streets and businesses reflect the community's ties to the space program, honoring native son Neil Armstrong. There are many 19th- and 20th-century buildings and homes, representing the German immigrants who helped Wapakoneta grow from a hamlet to a city. Residents continue to build new homes and businesses, preserving the old, as Wapakoneta explores the opportunites of tomorrow.
Wapakoneta embodies the notion of America's hope and future. As Bob Greene put it, "(America) can do anything. Sometimes we need to be reminded of that; sometimes the reminder is sitting right next to the highway, an exit sign that tells us everything we need to know. Wapakoneta."
Additional Resources
Walking Tour of Historic Downtown Wapakoneta
20th Century Postcard History of Wapakoneta
Wapakoneta Buildings on the National Register of Historic Places
Museum
of Wapakoneta
Auglaize County Historical Society
West Main Street
Wapakoneta OH 45895
Open the first and third Sunday of each month 1pm - 4pm
Auglaize County Historical Society
Auglaize
County Geneological Resources
Auglaize
County Library
