Jarrettsville in Harford County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
M60 A3 Tank
Photographed By Adam Margolis, December 28, 2022
1. M60 A3 Tank Marker
Primary tank used during Cold War
Retired After Operation Desert Storm
Weighed 49.5 tons and was 10ft 9in tall
Had a crew of 4
Could reach a speed of 30mph on roads, 12mph cross country
Main armament was 105mm and was chosen after a firing test at Aberdeen Proving Grounds
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • War, 1st Iraq & Desert Storm • War, Cold. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1959.
Location. 39° 35.042′ N, 76° 27.4′ W. Marker is in Jarrettsville, Maryland, in Harford County. Marker can be reached from Morse Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1714 Morse Rd, Jarrettsville MD 21084, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. To Honor Those Who Served (here, next to this marker); FMK Mark 2 (here, next to this marker); Harford County Sheriff's Office (approx. 1.8 miles away); Ladew Topiary Gardens and Pleasant Valley House (approx. 3.1 miles away); Ma & Pa Station - Forest Hill (approx. 3.8 miles away); King and Queen Seat (approx. 4.3 miles away); Hendon Hill Cemetery (approx. 4.7 miles away); Saint Ignatius Church (approx. 5˝ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jarrettsville.
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Photographed By Adam Margolis, December 28, 2022
2. M60 A3 Tank Marker
Marker is at the base of the tank.
Photographed By Adam Margolis, December 28, 2022
3. M60 A3 Tank Marker
Marker is at the base of the tank.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 18, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 14, 2023, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 58 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 14, 2023, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
