Near Junction City in Geary County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Purple Heart Trail in Kansas
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Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, June 30, 2010
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.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • Roads & Vehicles • Women. 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. 39° 4.03′ N, 96° 37.333′ W. Memorial is near Junction City, Kansas, in Geary County. It can be reached from Interstate 70 4½ miles west of Pillsbury
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Regionally, this memorial is in Kansas’ Flint Hills. It is also in the American Midwest, in the Corn Belt, on the prairies, and on the Southern Plains. 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: Historical Kansas (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Riley & Junction City (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Historical Kansas (approx. half a mile away); Veteran's Memorial (approx. 5.8 miles away); Ogden (approx. 5.8 miles away); The Tallgrass Prairie (approx. 6.3 miles away); Konza Prairie (approx. 6.3 miles away); Geology at Konza (approx. 6.3 miles away).
Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, June 30, 2010
2. Purple Heart Trail in Kansas Marker
Marker is located above the water fountains in the middle of the picture.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 14, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 6, 2010, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. This page has been viewed 2,046 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 6, 2010, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
