Near Nicholasville in Jessamine County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Butler's Birthplace

Photographed by Ken Smith, November 19, 2013

1. Butler's Birthplace Marker

Inscription. Gen. Wm. O. Butler, born here in 1791, died Carrollton, Ky. 1880. In War of 1812: the River Raisin, Pensacola, and New Orleans. Gen. Andrew Jackson's staff 1816-17. Cited for heroism in Mexican War 1846-48. U.S. Congressman 1839-43. Although defeated for Gov. 1844, Vice Pres. 1848, U.S. Senate 1851, he was one of the most prominent, best-liked Democrats in state.

Erected 1965 by Kentucky Historical Society & Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 823.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Patriots & Patriotism • Settlements & Settlers • War of 1812. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #07 Andrew Jackson, and the Kentucky Historical Society series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1791.

Location. 37° 46.826′ N, 84° 36.565′ W. Marker is near Nicholasville, Kentucky, in Jessamine County. It is on Danville Road (U.S. 27) south of Hall Road, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7362 Old Danville Road Nicholasville KY 40356, Nicholasville KY 40356, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Bluegrass Region

and in Greater Lexington Area.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Sawyier’s Inspiration (here, next to this marker); Camp Nelson Refugee Camp / Conditions at Refugee Camp

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(approx. 0.4 miles away); Camp Nelson National Cemetery (approx. half a mile away); Vietnam War Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away); Gold Star Family Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away); Navy SEABEES (approx. 0.6 miles away); Korean War Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away); a different marker also named Camp Nelson National Cemetery (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nicholasville.

Butler's Birthplace and Sawyier's Inspiration Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ken Smith, November 19, 2013

2. Butler's Birthplace and Sawyier's Inspiration Markers

Credits. This page was last revised on July 5, 2019. It was originally submitted on December 29, 2013, by Ken Smith of Milan, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 770 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 29, 2013, by Ken Smith of Milan, Tennessee. • Al Wolf was the editor who published this page.