Butler in Butler County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Revolutionary War Patriots

Photographed by Bradley Owen, September 16, 2025

1. Revolutionary War Patriots Marker

Inscription.
This marker commemorates the men and women who achieved American independence. These Patriots, believing in the noble cause of liberty, fought valiantly to found a new nation.
1775 - 1783

Erected 2025 by General Richard Butler Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution; Christopher Gist Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution; and Elizabeth McKinney Society, Children of the American Revolution.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1775.

Location. 40° 51.498′ N, 79° 53.729′ W. Marker is in Butler, Pennsylvania, in Butler County. It is at the intersection of South Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 8) and West Diamond Street, on the left when traveling north on South Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 300 South Main Street, Butler PA 16001, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Northwestern Pennsylvania

and in Greater Pittsburgh.

It is also in the American Northeast,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: General Richard Butler (a few steps from this marker); Butler County Court House (a few steps from this marker); Operation Iraqi Freedom • Operation Enduring Freedom

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Butler County (within shouting distance of this marker); Marquis De Lafayette (within shouting distance of this marker); Our Silent Defender (within shouting distance of this marker); W.W. II Merchant Marine (within shouting distance of this marker); Butler County WWII Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Butler.

Photographed by Bradley Owen, September 16, 2025

2. Revolutionary War Patriots Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 20, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 20, 2025, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 100 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 20, 2025, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.