Port Clinton in Ottawa County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

M4 Sherman

Photographed By Craig Doda, April 16, 2022

1. M4 Sherman Marker

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Dimensions: 19ft 2in x 8ft 7in x 9ft
Total Weight, Battle Ready: 30.3 tons
Crew: 5 (Commander, driver, co-driver, gunner, loader)
Propulsion: Continental R975 9-cyl. air-cooled gasoline, 400 hp
Maximum Speed: 30 mph on road
Armament Main: M2 L/32 or M3 L/40 75 mm (2.95 in) with 90 rounds 2 Browning M2HB cal. 30 M1919 (7.62 mm) machine-guns
Designer: U.S. Army Ordnance Department
Designed: 1940
Manufacturer: Lima Locomotive Works, American Locomotive Co., Baldwin Locomotive Works, Detroit Tank Arsenal, Federal Machine and Welder Co., Fisher Tank Arsenal, Ford Motor Company, Pacific Car and Foundry Company, Pressed Steel Car Company, Pullman-Standard Car Company

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military. A significant historical year for this entry is 1940.

Location. 41° 32.543′ N, 83° 1.211′ W. Marker is in Port Clinton, Ohio, in Ottawa County. Marker is on Niagra Road, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Port Clinton OH 43452, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Merci Train (a few steps from this marker); M1 Abrams (a few steps from this marker);

Photographed By Craig Doda, April 16, 2022

2. M4 Sherman Marker

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Gratitude Train (a few steps from this marker); M551 Sheridan (a few steps from this marker); The Ohio Forty and Eights Box Car (a few steps from this marker); AH-1F Modernized Cobra (within shouting distance of this marker); Nike Hercules Missile (within shouting distance of this marker); M106A2 Variand of the M113 (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Port Clinton.

Photographed By Craig Doda, April 16, 2022

3. M4 Sherman Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 10, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 26, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 38 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 26, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.