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 Purple Heart Memorial Highway - Presho Rest Area, I-90 WB, SD Posted by:  YoSam.
N 43° 53.934 W 100° 08.836
14T E 407863 N 4861283
Steel sign memorial
Waymark Code: WMPJ9D
Location: South Dakota, United States
Date Posted: 09/07/2015
Views: 6
County of memorial: Lyman County
Location of memorial: I-90 WB Presho Rest Area, m/m 223, near Presho
Marker erected May 24, 2012
marker erected by: South Dakota DOT
Memorial Text: PURPLE HEART
MEMORIAL HIGHWAY
On May 24, 2012, the South Dakota DOT's Transportation Commission officially dedicated Interstate 90 from the Minnesota border to the Wyoming border as South Dakota's segment of the National Purple Heart Trail. The Purple Heart Trail was established in 1992 by the Military Order of the Purple Heart to be a symbolic trail throughout all 50 states and U.S. territories to commemorate and honor all men and women who have been wounded or killed in combat while serving in the United States Armed Forces. The trail originates in Mt. Vernon, Virginia, which is the burial location of George Washington. The Purple Heart Medal is specifically a combat decoration and is our Nation's oldest military medal. It wa first created by General George Washington in 1782 and was known as the Badge of Military Merit. The Purple Heart Medal is awarded to members of the armed forces of the United States who have either been wounded of killed in action by an enemy of the United States. The purpose of the Purple Heart Trail is to create a symbolic and honorary system of roads, highways, bridges and other monuments that give tribute to the men and women who have received the Purple Heart Medal. "As you travel the Purple Heart Trails, please take a moment to remember
the sacrifices that have been paid for our nation's freedom."
Type of Memorial: Non-Specific Memorial
In Honor Of: All Purple Heart Recipients
Marker Text:
On May 24, 2012, the South Dakota DOT's Transportation Commission officially dedicated Interstate 90 from the Minnesota border to the Wyoming border as South Dakota's segment of the National Purple Heart Trail. The Purple Heart Trail was established in 1992 by the Military Order of the Purple Heart to be a symbolic trail throughout all 50 states and U.S. territories to commemorate and honor all men and women who have been wounded or killed in combat while serving in the United States Armed Forces. The trail originates in Mt. Vernon, Virginia, which is the burial location of George Washington. The Purple Heart Medal is specifically a combat decoration and is our Nation's oldest military medal. It wa first created by General George Washington in 1782 and was known as the Badge of Military Merit. The Purple Heart Medal is awarded to members of the armed forces of the United States who have either been wounded of killed in action by an enemy of the United States. The purpose of the Purple Heart Trail is to create a symbolic and honorary system of roads, highways, bridges and other monuments that give tribute to the men and women who have received the Purple Heart Medal.
Date of dedication: May 24, 2012
Who Put it Here?: South Dakota DOT's Transportation Commission
Description of Memorial:
Sheet metal sign on two typical interstate highway small sign poles.
Large detail of the medal (without ribbon) and text.
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
Visited Logs must contain, at least, a picture of the monument and your GPSr. Preferably YOU at the monument with your GPSr, but we understand that some people are camera-shy.
It is suggested you please include something about your visit here, as well.
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