Corinth in Alcorn County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)

Combat Wounded Veterans

Military Order of the Purple Heart

— 1782 — 1932 —

Purple Heart Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, August 21, 2021

1. Purple Heart Marker

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Dedicated to the recipients' of this Nation's oldest military decoration "The Purple Heart"

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.

All gave some and some gave all

Erected by Military Order of Purple Heart - Chapter 813 - Alcorn County, Jerry Eaton, Louis Harris, James Weaver, Modern Woodmen, Steven Eaton.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military.

Location. 34° 56.113′ N, 88° 31.119′ W. Marker is in Corinth, Mississippi, in Alcorn County. Marker is at the intersection of Taylor Street and Foote Street, on the left when traveling north on Taylor Street. Located at the Alcorn County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 514 Taylor St, Corinth MS 38834, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Alcorn County War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Corinth Confederate Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Coliseum Theatre

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(about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Provost Marshal Headquarters (about 500 feet away); Site of the Provost Marshal's Office (about 500 feet away); Johnston's Headquarters (about 600 feet away); Site of Rose Cottage (about 600 feet away); Fillmore Street Chapel (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Corinth.

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, August 21, 2021

2. Purple Heart Marker

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, August 21, 2021

3. Purple Heart Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 25, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 19, 2021, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 69 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 19, 2021, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.