The Purple Heart
historic site
- Material
- metal
- Inscription
- The Purple Heart, originally named the "Badge for Military Merit," was created by George Washington in 1782 in honor of bravery. It became known as the Purple Heart in 1932. Today the Purple Heart honors men and women for wounds suffered in combat [...]
- 28.1 mi off the Route 419 Scenic Byway
The recorded facing catches the sunset.
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:12 | 18:44 | 19:20 |
| June solstice | 05:39 | 20:01 | 20:42 |
| September equinox | 06:56 | 18:31 | 19:07 |
| December solstice | 07:28 | 16:02 | 16:46 |
Local time (America/New_York).
40.29109, -76.97939
Elevation 124 m (modelled from terrain)