Harrod in Allen County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
155 MM Howitzer
Photographed By Craig Doda, April 20, 2022
1. 155 MM Howitzer Marker
The M114A1 and M114A2 Towed Howitzer was designed to provide direct support for the Army's infantry. The M114 was produced in the 1940's and 1950's. Its minimum range is 2700 meters and the maximum range is 14,700 meters. The rate of fire is four rounds per minute for the first three minutes and one round per minute sustained firing. The M114A2, serial no. 5474, was manufactured in 1956 and was acquired by the Auglaize Township Historical Society in February, 1995.Erected by Allen East Young Farmers.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, Cold. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1995.
Location. 40° 42.577′ N, 83° 55.255′ W. Marker is in Harrod, Ohio, in Allen County. Marker is at the intersection of North Main Street and East 2nd Street, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 E 2nd St, Harrod OH 45850, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. American Revolution (a few steps from this marker); USS Texas (CGN 39) (within shouting distance of this marker); Harrod Veterans Memorial Park
Photographed By Craig Doda, April 20, 2022
2. 155 MM Howitzer Marker
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Photographed By Craig Doda, April 20, 2022
3. 155 MM Howitzer Marker
Photographed By Craig Doda, April 20, 2022
4. 155 MM Howitzer Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 29, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 23, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 86 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 23, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
