Aberdeen in Harford County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Aberdeen Proving Ground
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Photographed By William Pfingsten, June 24, 2007
1. Aberdeen Proving Ground Marker
Military reservation of 55000 acres of land and water. The Ordnance Department, U. S. Army operates here; the Army Proving Ground for Arms, Ammunition and Automotive Equipment; the Ballistic Research Laboratory; the Ordnance School. Established 1917.Erected by State Roads Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Roads & Vehicles • Science & Medicine • War, World I. A significant historical year for this entry is 1917.
Location. 39° 30.446′ N, 76° 9.883′ W. Marker is in Aberdeen, Maryland, in Harford County. Marker is on Pulaski Highway (U.S. 40) 0.2 miles south of Bel Air Avenue, in the median. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Aberdeen MD 21001, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. This is a Section of “The General’s Highway” (approx. 0.2 miles away); Aberdeen 9/11 Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Aberdeen Proving Ground Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); 2008 Restoration of P.B. & W. Railroad Crossing and Later Pennsylvania Railroad Watchman's Shed
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Regarding Aberdeen Proving Ground. The military museum is being relocated to Virginia as a result of Base Relocation and Closure.
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Also see . . . Aberdeen Proving Ground History. (Submitted on June 24, 2007.)
Photographed By William Pfingsten, January 13, 2008
2. German Leopold Railway Cannon used at Anzio Italy Invasion
Cannon was hidden in mountain caves and rolled out to fire on Allied troops from January to May 1944 during Anzio Invasion.
Photographed By William Pfingsten, January 13, 2008
3. M65 The Atomic Cannon
This is part of the outdoor display at the U.S. Ordinance Museum at Aberdeen Proving Ground. This is the largest outdoor display of domestic and foreign military hardware. Small arms are housed in the museum building.
Photographed By William Pfingsten, January 13, 2008
4. Skeleton or Spider Tank - 1918
Photographed By William Pfingsten, January 13, 2008
5. German Medium Tank, Panzerkampfwagen Mark IV - 1941
Photographed By William Pfingsten, January 13, 2008
6. Tanks of various nations.
Photographed By William Pfingsten, January 13, 2008
7. Missles and Cannons
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8. Soviet Union SU100 Self-propelled Gun - 1944
Photographed By William Pfingsten, January 13, 2008
9. U.S. Army's largest 16 inch gun used for coastal defense.
Photographed By William Pfingsten, January 13, 2008
10. United States Pershing I
Named in honor of General of the Armies of the United States, John J. (Black Jack) Pershing commander of the American Expeditionary Forces during World War I.
Operational in 1961 as part of the United States tactical missile arsenal, the Pershing system had a precise two stage nuclear 400KT, warhead with a range of 400 miles. Deactivated in May 1991, in accordance with The Intermediate Nuclear Forces Treaty between the United States and the Soviet Union, ended the Pershings' 30 years of service to the nation.
Operational in 1961 as part of the United States tactical missile arsenal, the Pershing system had a precise two stage nuclear 400KT, warhead with a range of 400 miles. Deactivated in May 1991, in accordance with The Intermediate Nuclear Forces Treaty between the United States and the Soviet Union, ended the Pershings' 30 years of service to the nation.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 11, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 24, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 5,312 times since then and 74 times this year. Last updated on March 9, 2021, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1. submitted on June 24, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. submitted on January 13, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
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