Downtown in Columbus in Franklin County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Purple Heart Memorial
Combat Wounded Veterans
— The Military Order of the Purple Heart 1782 - 1932 —
Honoring all veterans past, present and future
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 The Military Order of the Purple Heart, Chapter 400, Columbus, Ohio.
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° 57.75′ N, 83° 0.505′ W. Marker is in Columbus, Ohio, in Franklin County. It is in Downtown. Memorial can be reached from Belle Street north of West Broad Street (U.S. 40), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 300 W Broad St, Columbus OH 43215, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Memorial Grove (a few steps from this marker); Soldiers Cross Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Memorial Bridge (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); World War Memorial Bridge (about 500 feet away); Celebration of Life (about 500 feet away); Scioto River Historical Marker
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Credits. This page was last revised on February 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 30, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 83 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 30, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
