Purple Heart Memorial Highway

Purple Heart Memorial Highway (HM24UO)

Location: White Lake, SD 57383 Aurora County
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Country: United States of America
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N 43° 42.567', W 98° 36.977'

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On May 24, 2012, the South Dakota DOT's Transportation Commission officially declared 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 was specifically a combat decoration and is our Nation's oldest military medal. It was 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 or 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 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 the nation's freedom."
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HM NumberHM24UO
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Date Added Monday, January 22nd, 2018 at 7:01am PST -08:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)14T E 530913 N 4839674
Decimal Degrees43.70945000, -98.61628333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 43° 42.567', W 98° 36.977'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds43° 42' 34.02" N, 98° 36' 58.62" W
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Area Code(s)605
Closest Postal AddressAt or near I-90, White Lake SD 57383, US
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