Smithville in Clay County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Purple Heart Memorial
Combat Wounded Veterans
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 21, 2025
1. Purple Heart Memorial
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."
Dedicated to those military veterans killed or wounded
in action while engaged in the defense of our nation's freedom
Erected 2007 by Smithville Mayor and Mrs. Chuck Hitchborn.
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° 23.235′ N, 94° 34.874′ W. Memorial is in Smithville, Missouri, in Clay County. It is on Main Street west of Bridge Street, on the right when traveling west. Monument is in Remembrance Park. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 107 West Main Street, Smithville MO 64089, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in the Missouri River Corridor and in Greater Kansas City. It is also in the American
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Veterans Memorial (here, next to this marker); Sesquicentennial Celebration Time Capsule (here, next to this marker); War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Flood of 1965 High Water Mark (within shouting distance of this marker); Smithville High School Flagpole (within shouting distance of this marker); 9/11 Remembrance Rail (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Quincy, Omaha & Kansas City Railroad Caboose #3 (approx. 0.2 miles away); World Wars Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Smithville.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 21, 2025
2. Purple Heart Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on October 25, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 25, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 58 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 25, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
