Wapakoneta, Ohio: Much More Than Meets The Eye

Wapakoneta, Ohio: Much More Than Meets The Eye

by | Apr 21, 2015 | Wapakoneta

Wapakoneta, Ohio (pronounced WAH-pah-kə-NET-tə) is an amazing town with a rich history. Wapakoneta, or “Wapak” as it is known locally, sits nicely nestled  right next to the highly trafficked Ohio Interstate 75. Maybe the most popular resident of Wapakoneta is Neil...
Wapakoneta’s Native American History

Wapakoneta’s Native American History

by | Apr 20, 2015 | Wapakoneta

Wapakoneta, Ohio has a vast and rich American Indian history. In fact, the name “Wapakoneta” is an Indian name that come from the Shawnee word “Wa·po’kanite”, meaning “The Place of White Bones”. Most likely this is due to the fact that mastodon bones have been found...
Fun Facts about Wapakoneta, Ohio

Fun Facts about Wapakoneta, Ohio

by | Apr 20, 2015 | Fun Facts, Wapakoneta

Old Vienna beer was originally brewed by City Brewing Company in Wapakoneta. (See pic above 🙂 )  Wapakoneta’s cost of living is 18.00% lower than the U.S. average. Wapakoneta was home to the first sawmill and gristmill in northwestern Ohio, created by the Shawnee....