Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio in Bexar County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

M-3A1 Scout Car

Photographed by James Hulse, August 18, 2026

1. M-3A1 Scout Car Marker

Inscription.
Standardized in 1939 as a high speed scout vehicle in the divisional reconnaissance troop armored calvary and tank destroyer units. Also produced as a carrier for the 4.2″ mortar. The scout car was used by the US Army. Than transferred to Belgium.

Weight: 12,400 lb
Crew: 8
Made by: White Motor Co. (1939–1943)
Engine: 6 Cylinder 100 hp
Armament: 2x .30 Machinegun
1x .50 Machinegun
1x .45 Submachinegun
Crew Individual Arms
Armor: Side 1/4″
Windshield 1/2″

Erected by Fort Sam Houston Museum.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1939.

Location. 29° 26.655′ N, 98° 27.668′ W. Marker is in San Antonio, Texas, in Bexar County. It is in Fort Sam Houston. It is at the intersection of Liscum Road and Staff Post Road on Liscum Road. The marker is accessible through the Fort Sam Houston Museum’s outside exhibit. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1405 E Grayson St, Jbsa Ft Sam Houston TX 78234, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in South Texas.

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is also in the American South.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: M-M2A2 Howitzer 105mm Towed (a few steps from this marker); M-3 Antitank Gun 37mm Towed (a few steps from this marker); Camp John Wise (a few steps from this marker); M-3A1 Halftrack Personnel Carrier (within shouting distance of this marker); The Quadrangle Oak (within shouting distance of this marker); Water Features (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Quadrangle: Quartermaster Depot (about 400 feet away); Cannon and the Tower (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Antonio.

More about this marker. Fort Sam Houston is an active military installation. Appropriate identification is required for access

M-3A1 Scout Car and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, August 18, 2026

2. M-3A1 Scout Car and Marker

Photographed by James Hulse, August 18, 2026

3. M-3A1 Scout Car and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 22, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 21, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 12 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 22, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.