Tobyhanna Army Depot in Coolbaugh Township in Monroe County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
M109A3 Self-Propelled Howitzer
Photographed By Tobyhanna Army Depot Public Affairs, July 19, 2019
1. M109A3 Self-Propelled Howitzer Marker
air transportable. Allows firing in a 360-degree
circle through its 155mm cannon assembly and
its M2 .50 caliber machine gun
Weight [Combat Loaded] 55,000 lb
Max Speed 35 mph
Max Firing Range 18,000 meters
Sustained Rate of Fire 1rd./min for 60 minutes
Range 217 miles
Crew 6
Erected by Tobyhanna Army Depot.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military.
Location. 41° 11.421′ N, 75° 25.608′ W. Marker is in Coolbaugh Township, Pennsylvania, in Monroe County. It is in Tobyhanna Army Depot. Memorial is on Hap Arnold Boulevard, on the left when traveling north. Marker is on the perimeter fence near the vehicle. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 11 Hap Arnold Boulevard, Tobyhanna PA 18466, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. MT-LB Armored Personnel Carrier (within shouting distance of this marker); AN/MPQ-34 Tac Jam (within shouting distance of this marker); M578 Light Armored Recovery Vehicle (within shouting distance of this marker); M901A1 Improved TOW Vehicle (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); M113A2 Armored Personnel Carrier
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More about this marker. Tobyhanna Army Depot requires approved ID for entrance, and NO photography is allowed without prior approval from the depot commander. The contributor contacted Public Affairs, which had previously taken the photos, had them reviewed and approved, and then provided them to the contributor electronically. The contributor, being retired military, has been to the Depot and passed all of the markers along the entrance drive (but could not take photos). Thanks to Depot Public Affairs for providing the photographs, which highlight the important work the depot and US Army does for America.
Photographed By Tobyhanna Army Depot Public Affairs, July 19, 2019
2. M109A3 Self-Propelled Howitzer and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 6, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 6, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 41 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 6, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
