Wapakoneta is a city in and the county seat of Auglaize County^GR6, Ohio, United States with a population of 9,474 as of the 2000 U.S. census. It is the principal city of and is included in the Wapakoneta, Ohio Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is included in the Lima-Van Wert-Wapakoneta, Ohio Combined Statistical Area. Image File history File links This image depicts a seal, an emblem, a coat of arms or a crest. ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... Auglaize County is a county located in the state of Ohio. ... Official language(s) None Capital Columbus Largest city Columbus Largest metro area Cleveland Area  Ranked 34th  - Total 44,825 sq mi (116,096 km²)  - Width 220 miles (355 km)  - Length 220 miles (355 km)  - % water 8. ... The 22nd United States Census, known as Census 2000 and conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13. ... A Micropolis (mini-city) is a demographics term that gained currency in the 1990s to describe growing population centers in the United States that are far removed from a large city, even 100 miles (160 km) or more. ... Please wikify (format) this article or section as suggested in the Guide to layout and the Manual of Style. ... Downtown Van Wert. ... The United States Office of Management and Budget (OMB) defines micropolitan and metropolitan statistical areas. ...

It is the birthplace of Neil Alden Armstrong, the first human to set foot on the Moon; the Armstrong Air and Space Museum is located in Wapakoneta. Oscar-winning screenwriter Dudley Nichols was also born in the city. Neil Alden Armstrong (born August 5, 1930) is an American test pilot, astronaut, and was the first human being to walk on the Moon. ... Bulk composition of the moons mantle and crust estimated, weight percent Oxygen 42. ... Named in honor of Neil Armstrong, first man to set foot on the moon, this museum in Wapakoneta chronicles Ohios contributions to the history of space flight. ... Dudley Nichols was a Hollywood screenwriter who first came to prominence after winning the screenwriting Oscar for The Informer in 1936. ...

Wapakoneta is a sister city to Lengerich, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany This article is about partnerships between towns distant from each other; see Twin cities for the different concept of physically neighbouring cities. ... Lengerich is a town and a municipality in the district of Steinfurt, in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. ... North Rhine-Westphalia (German: Nordrhein-Westfalen, usually shortened to: NRW) is - in population and economic output - the largest Federal State of Germany. ...

The community is served by the Wapakoneta City School District The Wapakoneta City School District is a public school district in Auglaize County, Ohio, United States. ...

History

Wapakoneta was an important site to the Ottawa Indians prior to leaving Ohio. By 1798, the Shawnee Indians had made Wapakoneta their headquarters. By 1808, there were reports of more than five hundred Shawnees, Senecas, and Mingo Indians living at Wapakoneta, including Black Hoof. Motto: Template:Unhide = Advance Ottawa/Ottawa en avant Location City Information Established: 1850 as Bytown Area: 2,778. ... 1798 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... The Shawnee, or Shawano, are a people native to North America. ... 1808 was a leap year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... Catecahassa or Black Hoof (c. ...

The Indians of Wapakoneta adopted the agricultural methods that the missionaries from the Society of Friends had introduced to them. The Indians worked to prove that they had indeed adopted the life of the white settlers. Wapakoneta was the location of the first sawmill and gristmill in northwest Ohio. In 1810, the United States sent a government agent to help the Indians. This did not last since the federal government removed the agent for failing to submit appropriate paperwork. The Religious Society of Friends, commonly known as Quakers, or Friends, is a religious community founded in England in the 17th century. ... This article or section should include material from Saw mill A sawmill is a facility where logs are cut into boards. ... Gristmill with water wheel, Skyline Drive, VA, 1938 A gristmill is a building where grain is ground into flour. ... 1810 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ...

The Shawnees and Senecas continued to live at Wapakoneta until the United States forced them to leave in 1831. The Treaty of Wapakoneta and the Treaty of Lewistown resulted in the removal of the Shawnees and Senecas to Kansas. Shawnee The Shawnee are a people native to North America. ... The Seneca Tribe, or Onodowohgah (People of the Hill Top), traditionally lived in New York State between the Genesee River and Canandaigua Lake. ... Leopold I 1831 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... Lewistown is an unincorporated community located in the American state of Ohio, within Washington Township, Logan County. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...

White settlers quickly replaced the natives. In 1848, the Ohio legislature created Auglaize County out of parts of Mercer and Allen Counties. Wapakoneta became the county seat. For the next 150 years, Auglaize County residents primarily sustained themselves through agriculture, although several additional industries existed in the city by the late nineteenth century. During the 1880s, an oil and natural gas drilling industry arose. Wapakoneta’s 2,765 residents also claimed to produce more butter churns than any other single location in the United States during this same time period. In 2000, more than nine thousand people called Wapakoneta home. Many residents found employment at the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company or Amcast. Among Wapakoneta’s most famous inhabitants was Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon. The Neil Armstrong Air and Space Museum, operated by the Ohio Historical Society, is located in Wapakoneta 1848 is a leap year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Mercer County is a county located in the state of Ohio. ... Allen County is a county located in the state of Ohio. ... Natural olive oil Synthetic motor oil Oil, in a general sense, is a chemical compound that is not miscible with water, and is in a liquid state at ambient temperatures. ... Many stoves use natural gas. ... Butter is commonly sold in sticks (pictured) or small blocks, and frequently served with the use of a butter knife. ... Goodyear may relate to: Charles Goodyear (1800 - 1860), inventor of vulcanized rubber Goodyear Welt A shoe construction process developed by Charles Goodyears son, Charles Goodyear Jnr Gary Goodyear, Canadian politician Julie Goodyear, British television actress Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company Goodyear Inflatoplane Goodyear, Arizona This is a disambiguation page... Neil Alden Armstrong (born August 5, 1930) is a former American astronaut, test pilot, and Naval Aviator who is widely known for being the first human ever to set foot on the Moon. ... Named in honor of Neil Armstrong, first man to set foot on the moon, this museum in Wapakoneta chronicles Ohios contributions to the history of space flight. ...

Geography

Wapakoneta is located at 40°34′9″N, 84°11′40″W (40.569242, -84.194420)^GR1. Image File history File links Adapted from Wikipedias OH county maps by Catbar. ...

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 14.8 km² (5.7 mi²). 14.7 km² (5.7 mi²) of it is land and 0.2 km² (0.1 mi²) of it (1.05%) is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an Imperial unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (5,280 feet, 1,760 yards, 1,609. ...

Wapakoneta is located on the Auglaize River and includes portions of Duchouquet, Pusheta, and Moulton Townships. The Auglaize River is a tributary of the Maumee River, approximately 100 mi (161 km) long, in northwestern Ohio in the United States. ... Duchouquet Township is one of fourteen townships of Auglaize County, Ohio. ... Pusheta Township is one of fourteen townships of Auglaize County, Ohio. ... Moulton Township is one of fourteen townships of Auglaize County, Ohio. ...

Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 9,474 people, 3,803 households, and 2,540 families residing in the city. The population density was 646.3/km² (1,674.7/mi²). There were 4,057 housing units at an average density of 276.8/km² (717.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.96% White, 0.19% African American, 0.26% Native American, 0.39% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.37% from other races, and 0.77% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.87% of the population. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...

Wapakoneta's historic downtown.

There were 3,803 households out of which 33.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.4% were married couples living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.2% were non-families. 28.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.99. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (2500x1450, 1045 KB) Summary Downtown Wapakoneta, Ohio. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (2500x1450, 1045 KB) Summary Downtown Wapakoneta, Ohio. ... A marriage is a relationship between or among individuals, usually recognized by civil authority and/or bound by the religious beliefs of the participants. ...

In the city the population was spread out with 26.2% under the age of 18, 9.7% from 18 to 24, 28.4% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 15.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 89.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $38,531, and the median income for a family was $45,456. Males had a median income of $34,523 versus $23,478 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,976. About 8.4% of families and 8.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.6% of those under age 18 and 9.3% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

Auglaize County courthouse.

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External links

• Wapakoneta Area Chamber of Commerce
• City of Wapakoneta Official Website
• Wapakoneta Daily News
• Neil Armstrong Air and Space Museum
• Wapakoneta City Schools
• Auglaize and Mercer County Convention and Visitors Bureau
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