Clinton in Summit County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
History of the M60 Patton Tank
Photographed by Craig Doda, May 11, 2024
1. History of the M60 Patton Tank Marker
The M60 series tank succeeded the M47 and M48 Series. The improved design provided an increased operational range and mobility, required less refuelling and servicing, and incorporated an improved main armament. A Continental AV1790-2 V-12 750 hp. air cooled diesel engine. It had a maximum speed of 30 mph and maximum range of 350 miles. The hull of this vehicle is a one piece steel casting and is divided into two compartments, the crew in the front, and the engine at the rear. The M60 Patton main battle tank is now even phased out of the US Reserve and National Guard units, the last to leave in 1997. It served as the primary US main battle tank for three decades prior to the introduction of the M1. The M60 was fitted with a M 68 105mm main gun and manned by a four-man crew.
The M60 initially produced in 1959 and planned as a stop gap solution, over 15,000 M60s were built by Chrysler and first saw service in 1961. Production of new vehicles ended in 1983.
The first M60s entered service with U.S. Army units during the fall of 1960. Most of the tanks were sent to Europe to offset the Russian T-54, then coming into
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Lastly used in Desert Storm, the M60 proved itself to be a dependable vehicle in all areas of operation.
A special thanks to the VFW Post 3360 in Defiance, Ohio for donating this M60 Patton Tank.
Erected 2016 by VFW Post 3360 in Defiance, Ohio.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • War, Cold • War, Korean. A significant historical year for this entry is 1997.
Location. 40° 55.473′ N, 81° 37.503′ W. Marker is in Clinton, Ohio, in Summit County. It can be reached from Fulton Street 1½ miles south of West Comet Road, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7927 Fulton St, Clinton OH 44216, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Cleveland and in the Western Reserve. It is also in the American Midwest. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, the territory of the Mississippian Culture,
Photographed by Craig Doda, May 11, 2024
2. History of the M60 Patton Tank Marker
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Purple Heart (a few steps from this marker); Medal of Honor (a few steps from this marker); Vietnam Fallen from Lorain County (a few steps from this marker); Pat Tillman (a few steps from this marker); Rocky Bleier (a few steps from this marker); Dan Bullock (within shouting distance of this marker); Pollinator Garden Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); The US Navy Armed Guard (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clinton.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 17, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 29, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 374 times since then and 72 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 29, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
