Vincennes in Knox County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
M-114, 155 mm Howitzer
Photographed By Jason Voigt, July 23, 2021
1. M-114, 155 mm Howitzer Marker
M114 155 mm howitzer is a towed howitzer used by the United States Army. It was first produced in 1942 as a medium artillery piece under the designation of 155 mm Howitzer M1. It saw service during World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War, before being replaced by the M198 Howitzer. The gun was used by the armed forces of many nations and [unreadable] service with some.
Combat weight: 12,000 lbs.
Length: 20 ft.
Travel Width: 8 ft.
Travel Height: 5 ft. 11 in.
Caliber: 155 mm [unreadable]
Rate of fire: 4 rds. Per min.
Maximum range: 9 miles
Number built: 10,300+
Crew: 11
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, Korean • War, Vietnam • War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1942.
Location. 38° 40.398′ N, 87° 32.248′ W. Marker is unreadable. Marker is in Vincennes, Indiana, in Knox County. Marker can be reached from South 6th Street Road west of Willow Street (Business U.S. 41). Marker is on the grounds of the Indiana Military Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 779 S 6th Street Rd, Vincennes IN 47591, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. F-16 Fighting Falcon (a few steps from this marker); USS Indianapolis
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Photographed By Jason Voigt, July 23, 2021
2. M-114, 155 mm Howitzer Marker
Outside the Indiana Military Museum
Credits. This page was last revised on December 3, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 2, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 146 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 2, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
