Port Clinton in Ottawa County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
M1 Abrams
Photographed by Craig Doda, April 16, 2022
1. M1 Abrams Marker
Total Weight, Battle Ready: 68 short tons
Crew: 4 (Commander, Driver, Loader, Gunner)
Propulsion: Honeywell AGT1500C multi-fuel turbine 1,500 hp
Maximum Speed: 45 mph road, 30 mph off road
Armament: 105 mm L55 M68, 55 rounds
Armor (hull/turret front): 450mm vs APFSDS, 650 mm vs HEAT
Designer: Chrysler Defense (now General Dynamics Land Systems)
Designed: 1972-79
Manufacturer: Lima Army Tank Plant (Since 1980)
Detroit Arsenal Tank Plant (1982-1996)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military.
Location. 41° 32.539′ N, 83° 1.205′ W. Marker is in Port Clinton, Ohio, in Ottawa County. It 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.
Regionally, this marker is on the Lake Erie Shore and in the Toledo Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Midwest, on the Great Lakes, and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: M4 Sherman (a few steps from this marker); M551 Sheridan (a few steps from this marker); Merci Train (a few steps from this marker); AH-1F Modernized Cobra (within shouting distance of this marker); Gratitude Train (within shouting distance of this marker); The Ohio Forty and Eights Box Car (within shouting distance of this marker); AH-1 Iroquois Helicopter (Huey) (within shouting distance of this marker); M106A2 Variant 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
2. M1 Abrams Marker
Photographed by Craig Doda, April 16, 2022
3. M1 Abrams 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 226 times since then and 11 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.
