Near Dennis in Tishomingo County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
Butler Dogtrot Cabin
The Butler family of five children was born and raised in the log cabin, which was comprised of two rooms and three side rooms. Ownership remained in the Butler family, becoming the property of their fifth child, Alvin Butler, and his wife, Luna. Their son and daughter-in-law, Rex and Ruby Butler, and their daughter Ruby Caldwell, were owners at the time of its purchase and dis-assembling in 1979.
Erected by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1860.
Location. 34° 31.477′ N, 88° 19.207′ W. Marker is near Dennis, Mississippi, in Tishomingo County. Marker can be reached from Bay Springs Resource Road, on the left when traveling west. Located near the John Witten Lock and Dam Museum. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Dennis MS 38838, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. A different marker also named Butler Dogtrot Cabin (a few steps from this marker); River, Canal and Cut (approx. 1.3 miles away); Jamie L. Whitten Historic Landmark (approx. 1.3 miles away); Tennessee - Tombigbee Waterway (approx. 1.3 miles away); Mac McAnally (approx. 6.3 miles away); Pharr Mounds (approx. 6.8 miles away); Natchez Trace (approx. 9.3 miles away); Donivan Slough (approx. 9.9 miles away).
Credits. This page was last revised on September 6, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 5, 2022, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 122 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 5, 2022, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.