Blackshear-Prospect Hill in Austin in Travis County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Military Order of the Purple Heart Monument

Photographed By Don Morfe, June 9, 2006

1. Military Order of the Purple Heart Monument Marker

Inscription.

Dedicated to all men and women wounded in all our wars. Combat Veterans Wounded-1782 Military Order of the Purple Heart 1932. 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 Dept. of Texas 2002-2003 Military Order of the Purple Heart.

Erected 2002.

Topics and series. This monument and memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, Korean • War, Vietnam • War, World I • War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Military Order of the Purple Heart series list.

Location. 30° 15.973′ N, 97° 43.555′ W. Marker is in Austin, Texas, in Travis County. It is in Blackshear-Prospect Hill. Memorial can be reached from Comal Street south of East 11th Street, on the left when traveling south. The marker is located in the Texas State Cemetery, Monument Hill Section 1. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 909 Navasota Street (Cemetery entrance), Austin TX 78702, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Vietnam War Memorial Monument (here, next to this marker); Gold Star Mothers of Texas Monument (here, next to this marker); U.S. Events of World War II

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(a few steps from this marker); The Nine Men of Praha (a few steps from this marker); James Edward Box (a few steps from this marker); September 11, 2001 Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Sailor from the Belle Shipwreck (within shouting distance of this marker); Texas Patriots (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Austin.

An additional nearby marker at the Texas State Cemetery entrance image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Don Morfe, June 9, 2006

2. An additional nearby marker at the Texas State Cemetery entrance

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 21, 2017, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 246 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 21, 2017, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.