Fairmont in Marion County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
"The Purple Heart"
Photographed by Bradley Owen, August 2, 2021
1. "The Purple Heart" Marker
Dedicated to the recipients of the Nations oldest military decoration "The Purple Heart"
In honor of all who lost their lives or were wounded in combat in any war
All gave some
Some gave all
Erected 2014 by Mountaineer Chapter 724 Military Order of the Purple Heart Fairmont, West Virginia.
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. 39° 28.234′ N, 80° 7.883′ W. Memorial is in Fairmont, West Virginia, in Marion County. It can be reached from the intersection of City View Terrace and State Street (County Road 64/13), on the left when traveling north. The marker stands on the left side of the entrance road to East Marion Park Wave Pool. It is one of multiple memorials in the Marion County Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Fairmont WV 26554, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in North Central West Virginia. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in Appalachia, and specifically 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 territory of the Mississippian Culture.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Gold Star Mothers (here, next to this marker); "Huey 109" (a few steps from this marker); Somehow (a few steps from this marker); Owen (Mac) McCafferty (within shouting distance of this marker); Vietnam Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Korean War Memorial (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct
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Photographed by Bradley Owen, August 2, 2021
2. "The Purple Heart" Marker
Marker is on the left. Gold Star Mothers marker is on the right.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 11, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 9, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 320 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 9, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
