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Auglaize County — County Seat: Wapakoneta
2026 Population Estimate: 45,882 | Official Website: https://www2.auglaizecounty.org/
Auglaize County is a prosperous west-central Ohio county, centered on Wapakoneta — the county seat and the birthplace of Neil Armstrong, the first human being to walk on the moon. The Armstrong Air and Space Museum in Wapakoneta is one of Ohio's premier attractions, celebrating Armstrong's extraordinary life and Ohio's remarkable aerospace heritage. The county straddles the Auglaize River and the Miami and Erie Canal corridor and has a strong manufacturing base anchored by companies including Honda of America Mfg. (whose massive Anna Engine Plant produces Honda engines), Crown Equipment Corporation (world's leading forklift manufacturer, headquartered in nearby New Bremen), and Messer North America. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in Ohio and is known for its strong German-heritage Catholic communities, well-maintained small towns, and thriving farm economy. The annual Wapakoneta Moon Festival celebrates Neil Armstrong's legacy each summer.
▸ Key Industries & Major Employers
Manufacturing, agriculture, and food processing.
Crown Equipment Corporation (world's third-largest forklift manufacturer, headquartered in New Bremen) is the dominant employer with 7,000+ global employees. Other major employers include Superior Industries International, Peerless Mfg., and multiple precision agricultural manufacturers. Minster Machine Company and Durable Packaging are regional fixtures.
▸ Notable Economic Development Initiatives
Crown Equipment's continued local investment (regular facility expansions, new R&D buildings) anchors the county's economic strategy. JobsOhio routinely assists Crown's expansion projects as a model corporate partner. The Auglaize County Economic Development office promotes the county's aerospace legacy (Wapakoneta is Neil Armstrong's birthplace) as a tourism and employer-branding asset.
▸ Infrastructure & Investment Highlights
I-75 passes through the county, connecting manufacturers to Toledo and Dayton markets. State Route 33 links Wapakoneta to Columbus. Rail access via CSX supports Crown's global shipping operations. The Neil Armstrong Museum draws 50,000+ visitors annually, supporting local hospitality.
