Norristown in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Military Order of the Purple Heart

1782 1932

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 3, 2009

1. Military Order of the Purple Heart Marker

Inscription.
This memorial is erected by the Military Order of the Purple Heart in revered memory of the men and women of our military services who sacrificed their lives in combat action against our nation's armed enemies. They unselfishly served and suffered, for neither fame nor glory, but for duty and honor. We do solemnly consecrate and sanctify their memory.

May we never forget!

Erected by Sergeant William R. Grafe, Chapter #170.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Heroes • Military • Patriots & Patriotism. In addition, it is included in the Military Order of the Purple Heart series list.

Location. 40° 6.9′ N, 75° 20.649′ W. Marker is in Norristown, Pennsylvania, in Montgomery County. Marker is on Swede Street, on the left when traveling south. Marker is about 100 feet southwest of the county courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Norristown PA 19404, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies. David Rittenhouse (a few steps from this marker); Montgomery County Civil War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Montgomery County Vietnam War Memorial

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(within shouting distance of this marker); September 11 2001 (within shouting distance of this marker); Montgomery County Court House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Selma (approx. one mile away); Gen. Andrew Porter (approx. one mile away); Hancock the Superb (approx. 1.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Norristown.

Also see . . . History of the Purple Heart. (Submitted on October 23, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 3, 2009

2. Military Order of the Purple Heart Marker

Rittenhouse marker in foreground left.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 22, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 23, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 912 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 23, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.