Sebastian in Indian River County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Combat Wounded Veterans
Photographed by Brandon D Cross
1. Combat Wounded Veterans Marker
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(front)
the blood they shed.
The medal I bear
is my countrys way
to show they care
If I could be seen
by all mankind
maybe peace will
come in my lifetime.
All Gave Some Some Gave All
(rear)
of the Oldest Military Decoration
The Purple Heart
Erected by
Military-Order of the Purple Heart
494
American Legion
Post 189
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Post 10210
Erected by Military-Order of the Purple Heart 494, American Legion Post 189, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10210.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • Parks & Recreational Areas • Patriots & Patriotism. In addition, it is included in the Military Order of the Purple Heart series list.
Location. 27° 48.507′ N, 80° 27.848′ W. Marker is in Sebastian, Florida, in Indian River County. It can be reached from the intersection of U.S. 1 and Sebastian Boulevard (County Route 512), on the right when traveling east. The marker is located within Riverview Park on
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Regionally, this marker is in Florida’s Space Coast. It is also in the American South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Lest We Forget (here, next to this marker); POW ★ MIA (a few steps from this marker); Four Immortal Chaplains (a few steps from this marker); Revolutionary War Patriots (a few steps from this marker); The Four Chaplains Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); William Bartram Trail (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); War Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Archie Smith Wholesale Co., Inc. (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map
Photographed by Brandon D Cross
2. Combat Wounded Veterans Marker (rear)
Photographed by Brandon D Cross
3. Combat Wounded Veterans Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 29, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 12, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 149 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 12, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
