San Luis Obispo in San Luis Obispo County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

M60A3 (TTS) Main Battle Tank

the “Patton”

Photographed By Syd Whittle, November 26, 2010

1. M60A3 (TTS) Main Battle Tank Marker

Inscription. In service with the U.S. Army and U.S. Marines
1960 to 1991

Weight 58 tons • Crew of 4

Main Weapon 105mm Rifled Gun

This tank is dedicated to all veterans of
San Luis Obispo County who have served
our country.
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San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors
K. H. Katcho Achadjian, Chairman, District 4
Jerry Lenthall, Vice Chairman, District 3
Shirley Bianchi, District 2
James R. Patterson, District 5

Duane Leib, SLO County General Service Director

Central Coast Veterans Memorial Museum
Museum Director, Harry Hoover

Erected 2006 by County of San Luis Obispo and Central Coast Veterans Memorial Museum.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military. A significant historical year for this entry is 1960.

Location. 35° 17.325′ N, 120° 39.134′ W. Marker is in San Luis Obispo, California, in San Luis Obispo County. Marker is on Palm Street west of Monterey Street, on the right when traveling east. Marker is located on the grounds of the Central Coast Veterans Memorial Building and Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 801 Grand Avenue, San Luis Obispo CA 93401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Motel Inn (approx. 0.3 miles away); San Luis Obispo Creek

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(approx. 0.6 miles away); Dallidet Adobe (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Ramona Hotel Depot (approx. 0.6 miles away); Site of First County Court House (approx. 0.7 miles away); General John C. Fremont (approx. 0.7 miles away); J. P. Andrews Building (approx. 0.7 miles away); San Luis Obispo Sesquicentennial (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Luis Obispo.

M60A3 (TTS) Main Battle Tank and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, November 26, 2010

2. M60A3 (TTS) Main Battle Tank and Marker

M60A3 (TTS) Main Battle Tank image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, November 26, 2010

3. M60A3 (TTS) Main Battle Tank

Location of the Marker and "Patton" Tank image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, November 26, 2010

4. Location of the Marker and "Patton" Tank

Credits. This page was last revised on July 23, 2018. It was originally submitted on November 28, 2010, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,445 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 28, 2010, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.