McConnelsville in Morgan County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Purple Heart Memorial
Combat Wounded Veterans
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., November 2, 2008
1. Purple Heart Memorial
Military Order of the Purple Heart, 1782/1932.
“My stone is red for
the blood they shed.
The medal I bear
is my country's way
to show they care.
If I could be seen
by all mankind
maybe peace will
come in my lifetime.”
Erected by Businesses, Organizations and Citizens of Morgan County Chapter #625.
Topics and series. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Heroes • Military • Patriots & Patriotism. In addition, it is included in the Military Order of the Purple Heart series list.
Location. 39° 38.931′ N, 81° 51.062′ W. Marker is in McConnelsville, Ohio, in Morgan County. It is at the intersection of Main Street (Ohio Route 60) and 8th Street, on the left when traveling east on Main Street. Marker is in Riecker Park, in front of the Morgan County government building. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: McConnelsville OH 43756, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker and memorial is in the American Midwest, in the Ohio River Valley, in Appalachia, and in Northern Appalachia. 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, and the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Since 1880 (a few steps from this marker); Evelyn True Button House (within shouting distance of this marker); First Presbyterian Church
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Another marker is no longer nearby. The Carlos M. Riecker Complex (was here, next to this marker but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., November 2, 2008
2. Purple Heart Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 10, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,349 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 10, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
