Near Tuskahoma in Pushmataha County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)
M60A3 Tank
Photographed By Jason Armstrong, August 21, 2022
1. M60A3 Tank Marker
The M60 series tanks entered service with the army in 1960. The M60A3 which incorporated improvements to the gunfire control and entered service in 1978. This M60 form became the most advanced American main battle tank in service during the early 1980's. The M60A3 Remained active for the us military until 1997 and was then phased out.
Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Faith-Family-Culture
Erected by Choctaw Nation Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military. A significant historical year for this entry is 1960.
Location. 34° 38.612′ N, 95° 17.077′ W. Marker is near Tuskahoma, Oklahoma, in Pushmataha County. Marker can be reached from Fairground Road, half a mile north of Lake Nanih Waiya Road. To arrive at the marker, turn north off of Lake Nanih Waiya Road into the Choctaw Nation Fairground Camping Entrance. Follow this road 1/2 mile to the Choctaw Nation Cemetery. The marker and tank are located on the Left. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Tuskahoma OK 74574, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. M110A2 Self-Propelled Full Track Howitzer (here, next to this marker); M29 Series 81 mm Mortar (a few steps from this marker); M113A2 Armored Personnel Carrier (within shouting distance of this marker);
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Photographed By Jason Armstrong, August 21, 2022
2. M60A3 Tank and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 9, 2023, by Jason Armstrong of Talihina, Oklahoma. This page has been viewed 65 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 9, 2023, by Jason Armstrong of Talihina, Oklahoma. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
