Pineville in Rapides Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
M37 Dodge Weapons Carrier
United States
| | Production---1951-1968 | |
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, April 21, 2022
1. M37 Dodge Weapons Carrier Marker
Type: Ύ Ton 4x4 Truck
Manufacturer: Dodge
Date of Delivery: August, 1951
Weight: 5,917 lbs (2.9 ton)
Engine: Dodge T-245 Straight-six cylinder 78 horsepower
Max Speed: 55mph Operational Range: 225 miles
Number Built: about 63,000
The M37 was the follow-up to Dodge's successful WC series in World War II. After being used extensively by the United States armed forces during the Korean War, it was replaced in the 1970s by the commercial truck based 1Ό ton M715 and M880 series. Between 1951 and 1954 about 63,000 of this model were made. Post 1970, it was common to encounter these vehicles in government auctions and in use by civilian agencies.
The Dodge Weapons Carrier was used by both the regular Army, and National Guard units as the standard support vehicle for movement of light weapons and supplies.
SN: 80010027; Object ID# 666921
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • Roads & Vehicles.
Location. 31° 22.201′ N, 92° 24.248′ W. Marker is in Pineville, Louisiana, in Rapides Parish. It is on E Street near 3rd Street.
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Regionally, this marker is in Central Louisiana and in Acadiana Cajun Country. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Deep South. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Viceroyalty of New France, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, the Louisiana Purchase, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: M19A1 "Duster" (here, next to this marker); Willys M38A1 Truck "Jeep" (here, next to this marker); M56 Self-Propelled Anti-Tank Gun (a few steps from this marker); M2 155mm Field Gun (a few steps from this marker); M113A2 Armored Personnel Carrier (a few steps from this marker); M4A3 "Sherman" Tank (a few steps from this marker); D-7 Bulldozer (within shouting distance of this marker); Caterpillar No. 33 Pull Grader (within
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, April 21, 2022
2. M37 Dodge Weapons Carrier Marker
More about this marker. Streets given are inside Camp Beauregard. Located on the grounds of the Louisiana National Guard, Camp Beauregard base. The Louisiana Maneuvers & Military Museum is located on site. Highly recommend checking before a visit to make sure base/museum is opened and accessible to civilians, as it is an active military base.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 19, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 19, 2022, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 546 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 19, 2022, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.
