Government Hill in Fort Sam Houston in Bexar County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
M-59 Armored Personnel Carrier
Photographed by James Hulse, August 18, 2026
1. M-59 Armored Personnel Carrier Marker
Introduced in 1953 to provide armor protected mobility to infantry squad operating with tanks. Variants included cargo carrier, ambulance, mortar carrier and reconnaissance vehicle.
Weight • 42,000 lb
Crew • 12
Made by • Ford Motor Co. (1954)
Engines • 2x 6 cylinder, 127HP each
Armor • 5/8"
Armament • 1x .50 Machinegun
Crew • Individual Arms
Erected by Fort Sam Houston Museum.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1953.
Location. 29° 26.603′ N, 98° 27.828′ W. Marker is in Fort Sam Houston, Texas, in Bexar County. It is in Government Hill. It is on Staff Post Road. Marker is about 150 feet from the SW corner of the Quadrangle. Access is restricted due to Fort Sam Houston being an active military installation. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Jbsa Ft Sam Houston TX 78234, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in South Texas and in the San Antonio Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American South. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: M-48 Medium Tank 90mm "Patton" (a few steps from this marker); The Quadrangle and the Staff Post (a few steps from this marker); M-5 Antitank Gun 3″ Towed (within shouting distance of this marker); UH-1B Utility Helicopter (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bullis House (about 300 feet away); The Quadrangle: Hub of Military Activity in Texas (about 500 feet away); The Sally Port (about 500 feet away); Operation Encore: The Monte della Torraccia–Monte Castello Line (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Sam Houston.
Other markers no longer nearby. Ft. Sam Houston Quadrangle and Staff Post (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); M-1905 Field Gun (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).
Also see . . . M-59 Armored Personnel Carrier.
Photographed by James Hulse, August 18, 2026
2. M-59 Armored Personnel Carrier Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, August 18, 2026
3. M-59 Armored Personnel Carrier Marker - Side View
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 31, 2010
4. M-59 Armored Personnel Carrier Marker
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 31, 2010
5. M-59 Armored Personnel Carrier
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 31, 2010
6. M-59 Armored Personnel Carrier Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 21, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,496 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 21, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 4, 5, 6. submitted on June 13, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
