Near Tuskahoma in Pushmataha County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)
M29 Series 81 mm Mortar
Photographed By Jason Armstrong, August 21, 2022
1. M29 Series 81 mm Mortar Marker
The M29 series 81 mm mortar entered service in 1952. The M29 consists of three major parts; the tube, the base plate which consisted of an outer ring weighing 21 lbs and an inner ring weighing 24 lbs, and bipod which contained the M34A2 sight and four aiming stakes. It could fire 24 rounds per minute. A number of projectiles were available, i.e. high explosive, general white phosphorous, and an illumination round.
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 1952.
Location. 34° 38.613′ N, 95° 17.088′ W. Marker is near Tuskahoma, Oklahoma, in Pushmataha County. Marker is on Fairground Road, on the left when traveling north. 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 (a few steps from this marker); M60A3 Tank (a few steps from this marker); M113A2 Armored Personnel Carrier
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Photographed By Jason Armstrong, August 21, 2022
2. M29 Series 81 mm Mortar Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 22, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 22, 2023, by Jason Armstrong of Talihina, Oklahoma. This page has been viewed 67 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 22, 2023, by Jason Armstrong of Talihina, Oklahoma. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
