Near McPherson in McPherson County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Purple Heart Trail in Kansas
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Photographed by Mark Hilton, June 16, 2022
1. Purple Heart Trail in Kansas Marker
On 13 May 2003, Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius, proclaimed the Eisenhower Interstate Highway System in Kansas, as the "Purple Heart Trail." This trail memorializes those heroic service members who have had the Purple Heart medal bestowed on them for wounds received in defense of our Nation and commemorates the patriotic American heritage given to us by General George Washington, the father of our country.
This trail is a project of The Military Order of the Purple Heart (MOPH) comprised of patriots who have been wounded in combat while in service of the United State of America. The MOPH promotes principles of patriotism and dedication to duty, and objectives of respect, fraternalism, history, and education.
The "Purple Heart Trail" parallels the interstate highways, and does not replace current names and tributes to individuals and organizations.
Erected by the Military Order of the Purple Heart.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Military Order of the Purple Heart series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 13, 2003.
Location. 38° 28.908′ N,
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Regionally, this memorial is in Central Kansas. It is also in the American Midwest, in the Corn Belt, on the prairies, on the Southern Plains, and on the Santa Fe Trail Corridor. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Louisiana Purchase.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Kansas Honors the 35th Infantry Division (here, next to this marker); The Mormon Battalion at McPherson, Kansas (approx. 0.3 miles away); Runbeck Mill (approx. 6½ miles away); Smoky Valley Roller Mills (approx. 6½ miles away); Otto Johnson (approx. 6½ miles away); The Teichgraeber-Runbeck House (approx. 6½ miles away); Sweadal 1869 (approx. 6.6 miles away);
Photographed by Mark Hilton, June 16, 2022
2. Purple Heart Trail in Kansas Marker on left.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 14, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 14, 2023, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 200 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 14, 2023, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
