Home where astronaut Neil Armstrong’s boyhood dreams of flying took off is for sale
Summary
The childhood home of astronaut Neil Armstrong in Wapakoneta, Ohio, is for sale for the first time in almost 40 years. The house played a key role in Armstrong’s early interest in flying and has been preserved by a retired history teacher who has welcomed visits from several astronauts.Key Facts
- Neil Armstrong lived in the house at 601 W. Benton St. as a teenager.
- Armstrong started building model airplanes and testing them in the house.
- He took flying lessons nearby and made his first solo flight at age 16.
- The home has been privately owned by Karen Mikesell since 1988, a retired history teacher.
- Mikesell has preserved the house’s original character and Armstrong’s bedroom.
- Nine astronauts, including Buzz Aldrin, have visited the home.
- Mikesell has received space-related gifts, such as a moon rock and gold foil from Apollo 11.
- The house is a notable landmark connected to Armstrong’s space legacy but is not open for regular tours.
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