Camp Crowder is located in Newton County. The nearest urban area is Neosho, MO., with a population of 9,500, 2 miles distant. Commercial air service, bus terminal, taxi service and car rental service is available in Joplin, MO., 25 miles distant. Taxi service is available in Neosho, MO.
Neil Armstrong was born on August 5, 1930. He set foot on the moon July 21, 1969. Therefore he was 38 years of age when he walked on the moon.
On July 20, 1969, Commander Neil Armstrong became the first man on the moon. He said the historic words, That's one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind.. A camera in the Lunar Module provided live television coverage as Neil Armstrong climbed down the ladder to the surface of the moon.