Near Orlando in Lewis County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Purple Heart Memorial
Wounded Combat Veterans
— 1782 Military Order of the Purple Heart 1932 —
Dedicated to all men and women wounded in all our wars.
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 Department of West Virginia Military Order of the Purple Heart.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military. In addition, it is included in the Military Order of the Purple Heart series list.
Location. 38° 54.793′ N, 80° 35.756′ W. Marker is near Orlando, West Virginia, in Lewis County. Memorial can be reached from Jennings Randolph Highway (Interstate 79) 3 miles south of U.S. 19, on the right when traveling south. The memorial is on the grounds of the Walkersville Rest Area Southbound. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Orlando WV 26412, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Copley No. 1 Well (approx. 4.8 miles away); Burnsville Bridge (approx. 5.1 miles away); Town of Burnsville (approx. 5.2 miles away); Pierson’s Rangers (approx. 5.7 miles away); Braxton County / Gilmer County
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