M100A2 Self-Propelled Howitzer - Pauls Valley, OK - Static Artillery Displays on Waymarking.com

On Highway 77 on the northwest side of Pauls Valley, just outside Wacker Park, you will find this Korean-Vietnam War era Howitzer. The National Guard recruiting office is nearby, and it sits behind an historic 1937 NYA Community Building which is currently vacant. The Park is north and east of the display.

This is an M100A2 Self-Propelled Howitzer from the Korean-Vietnam War era. It has a traversable turret sporting a 208mm self propelled howitzer. It has the furthest range of any other tracked vehicle with a maximum range of 17 miles.

A bronze plaque mounted on a granite slab reads:

Korean-Vietnam War Era
M100A2 Self-Propelled Howitzer
Donated By
Oklahoma National Guard
July 2, 1996
Tube Diameter - 208mm
Firing Range - 17 Miles
Weight - 62,500 Pounds
Sponsored by
Mary & Jim Campbell / DeAnna & Mike Perry
Colley & Company / Judy & Bob Rodgers
Glen Owens Sand & Gravel

What type of artillery is this?: M100A2 Self-propelled Howitzer Where is this artillery located?: Other What military of the world used this device?: U.S. Date artillery was placed on display: 07/02/1996 Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency) Are there any geocaches at this location?: GCTFK1 Date artillery was in use: Not listed Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed Artillery is no longer operational: Not Listed Still may work: Not Listed

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