Butler in Butler County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
General Richard Butler
General Richard Butler
Born in Ireland
One of five brothers soldiers distinguished for bravery and devoted service
Captain 2d. Pennsylvania Battalion 1776
Colonel 9th. Pennsylvania Regiment 1777
Major General United States Levies 1791
Killed in action against the Indians on
the Miami 1791
And in whose honor Butler County
was named.
"When I want a thing well done
I order a Butler to do it."
LaFayette
Erected 1917 by Pennsylvania Historical Commission and the Pennsylvania Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: 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 1776.
Location. 40° 51.506′ N, 79° 53.736′ W. Marker is in Butler, Pennsylvania, in Butler County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of South Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 8) and East Diamond Street, on the right when traveling south. Plaque is located between front doors of Butler County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Butler PA 16001, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Butler County (a few steps from this marker); Invention Of The Jeep (approx. 0.9 miles away); Reverend Richard C. Christy (approx. 8.1 miles away); The Roeblings (approx. 8.2 miles away); George Edward Waddell (approx. 8.3 miles away); William A. Smith (approx. 8.4 miles away); St. Lukes Lutheran Church (approx. 8.6 miles away); Muder Family (approx. 8.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Butler.
Also see . . . Gen Richard Butler at FindAGrave.com. (Submitted on July 4, 2014, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
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