Elizabeth in Union County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Purple Heart Memorial

Combat Wounded Veterans

— The Military Order of the Purple Heart 1782 - 1932 —

Purple Heart Memorial image. Click for full size.

By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 2, 2026

1. Purple Heart Memorial

Inscription.
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.

Erected by Union County Chapter #28.

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. 40° 39.801′ N, 74° 12.7′ W. Memorial is in Elizabeth, New Jersey, in Union County. It is on Winfield Scott Plaza south of East Jersey Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 38 Winfield Scott Plaza, Elizabeth NJ 07201, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in New Jersey’s North Jersey,

in Greater Newark,

and in the New York City Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

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the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Washington’s Inaugural Bicentennial (a few steps from this marker); José Martí (within shouting distance of this marker); Gen. Jose Artigas (within shouting distance of this marker); Luis Vaz de Camoes (within shouting distance of this marker); Pro Patria (within shouting distance of this marker); Seven Astronauts (within shouting distance of this marker); 1915 Saengerfest Champions (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Elizabeth.

Purple Heart Memorial on the grounds of Elizabeth City Hall image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 2, 2026

2. Purple Heart Memorial on the grounds of Elizabeth City Hall

Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 3, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 41 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 3, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.