Origin of the Purple Heart Trail
Mount Vernon, Virginia
This marker commemorates the establishment of the Purple Heart decoration by General George Washington, Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army, on August 8, 1782.
The Purple Heart Trail memorializes those patriots who were awarded the Purple Heart Medal in combat in defense of their nation.
[Rendering of the Purple Heart Medal:]
Military Order [of the] Purple Heart of the U.S.A. 1782, 1932.
Dedicated this 7th day of August 1998.
Marker can be reached from the intersection of George Washington Parkway (Virginia Route 400) and Mount Vernon Highway (Virginia Route 235).
Courtesy hmdb.org
