Near Vivian in Lyman County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Purple Heart Memorial Highway
Photographed by Craig Doda, September 1, 2018
1. Purple Heart Memorial Highway Marker
Inscription.
On May 24, 2012, the South Dakota DOT's Transportation Commission officially declared
Interstate 90 from the Minnesota border to the Wyoming border as South Dakota's segment
of the National Purple Heart Trail. The Purple Heart Trail was established in 1992 by the
Military Order of the Purple Heart to be a symbolic trail throughout all 50 states
and U. S. territories to commemorate and honor all men and women who have been wounded
or killed in combat while serving in the United States Armed Forces. The Trail originates
in Mt. Vernon, Virginia, which is the burial location of George Washington. The Purple Heart
Medal is specifically a combat decoration and is our Nation's oldest military medal. It was
first created by General George Washington in 1782 and was known as the Badge of
Military Merit. The Purple Heart Medal is awarded to members of the armed forces
of the United States who have either been wounded or killed in action by an enemy of
the United States. The purpose of the Purple Heart Trail is to create a symbolic and
honorary system of roads, highways, bridges and other monuments that give tribute to
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the
men and women who have received the Purple Heart Medal.
"As you travel the Purple Heart Trails, please take a moment to remember
the sacrifices that have been paid for our nation's freedom."
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Military Order of the Purple Heart series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 24, 2012.
Location. 43° 54.698′ N, 100° 11.988′ W. Marker is near Vivian, South Dakota, in Lyman County. It is on Interstate 90 at milepost 218, 4.3 miles east of 293rd Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Located at the Vivian Eastbound Rest Area. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Presho SD 57568, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in East River. It is also in the American Lewis & Clark Corridor, on the prairies, and on the Northern Plains. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once Rupert’s Land and also the Louisiana Purchase.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 8, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 6, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 297 times since then and 57 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on December 6, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.
