Athens in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Purple Heart Memorial
Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, May 21, 2022
1. Purple Heart Memorial
Military Order of the Purple Heart, 1782/1932.
“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 Northeast Georgia Chapter #531 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. 33° 55.697′ N, 83° 23.173′ W. Marker is in Athens, Georgia, in Athens-Clarke County. Memorial is on Gran Ellen Drive, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 430 Gran Ellen Drive, Athens GA 30606, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Gold Star Honor Roll Athens and Clarke County (here, next to this marker); Former Site of Fairhaven Tuberculosis Sanitarium (a few steps from this marker); Judge Frank Daniel Foley (approx. 0.9 miles away); Maj. Gen. Albert B. Jones (approx. 0.9 miles away); John L. (Judge) Beaver Pavilion
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Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, May 23, 2022
2. Purple Heart Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on May 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 30, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 49 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 30, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
