San Luis Obispo in San Luis Obispo County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
M60A3 (TTS) Main Battle Tank
the “Patton”
Photographed By Syd Whittle, November 26, 2010
1. M60A3 (TTS) Main Battle Tank Marker
1960 to 1991
Weight 58 tons • Crew of 4
Main Weapon 105mm Rifled Gun
This tank is dedicated to all veterans of
San Luis Obispo County who have served
our country.
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San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors
K. H. Katcho Achadjian, Chairman, District 4
Jerry Lenthall, Vice Chairman, District 3
Shirley Bianchi, District 2
James R. Patterson, District 5
Duane Leib, SLO County General Service Director
Central Coast Veterans Memorial Museum
Museum Director, Harry Hoover
Erected 2006 by County of San Luis Obispo and Central Coast Veterans Memorial Museum.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military. A significant historical year for this entry is 1960.
Location. 35° 17.325′ N, 120° 39.134′ W. Marker is in San Luis Obispo, California, in San Luis Obispo County. Marker is on Palm Street west of Monterey Street, on the right when traveling east. Marker is located on the grounds of the Central
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Motel Inn (approx. 0.3 miles away); San Luis Obispo Creek (approx. 0.6 miles away); Dallidet Adobe (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Ramona Hotel Depot (approx. 0.6 miles away); Site of First County Court House (approx. 0.7 miles away); General John C. Fremont (approx. 0.7 miles away); J. P. Andrews Building (approx. 0.7 miles away); San Luis Obispo Sesquicentennial (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Luis Obispo.
Photographed By Syd Whittle, November 26, 2010
2. M60A3 (TTS) Main Battle Tank and Marker
Photographed By Syd Whittle, November 26, 2010
3. M60A3 (TTS) Main Battle Tank
Photographed By Syd Whittle, November 26, 2010
4. Location of the Marker and "Patton" Tank
Credits. This page was last revised on July 23, 2018. It was originally submitted on November 28, 2010, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,402 times since then and 79 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 28, 2010, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.
