Purple Heart Trail -- Matfield Green KTA Service Area, Towanda KS
N 37° 45.937 W 096° 58.960
14S E 677687 N 4181726
Interstate Highways in KS are designated as the Purple Heart Trail, according to this sign at the Matfield Green KTA Service Area, Towanda KS
Waymark Code: WMX54E
Location: Kansas, United States
Date Posted: 11/28/2017
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This sign at the Matfield Green KTA Service Area, Towanda KS, explains the Purple Heart Trail, the reason for its creation, and what roads are part of it. It contains two depictions of George Washington.
The sign reads as follows:
"PURPLE HEART TRAIL IN KANSAS
[military order of the purple heart emblem]
[Purple Heart medal]
“Freedom Isn’t Free”
Dedicated to the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines wounded or killed in action
On 13 May 2003, Kansas Governor Kathleen Sibelius proclaimed the Eisenhower Interstate Highway System in Kansas, as the “Purple Heart Trail.” This trail memorializes those heroic servicemembers who have had the Purple Heart medal bestowed on them for wounds received in defense of our nation and commemorates the patriotic American heritage given to us by General George Washington, the father of our country.
This trail is a project of the Military Order of the Purple Heart (MOPH) comprised of patriots who have been wounded in combat while in service of the United States of America. The MOPH promotes principles of patriotism and dedication to duty, and objectives of respect, fraternalism, history, and education.
The “Purple Heart Trail” parallels the interstate highways, and does not replace current names and tributes to individuals and organizations."
Location:
Matfield Green KTA Service Area
Towanda, KS
Waymark website: [Web Link]
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Visit Instructions:
Include a unique picture of the waymark and explain how you came to the area. A picture of you and your crew will be appreciated; powdered wig and wooden teeth are optional.