Formed March 12, 1800 from Allegheny County. Named for General Richard Butler, Revolutionary officer. A young George Washington had crossed this area, 1753. County seat was established at Butler in 1803, and the county was home of the Harmony . . . — — Map (db m42636) HM
"To those who died... honor and eternal rest, to those still in bondage... remembrance and hope, to those who returned... gratitude and peace."
1965
Thomas E. Czzowitz
Douglas V. Andre
1966
William Grubb
Charles F. . . . — — Map (db m284974) HM
Pearl Harbor Dec. 7, 1941 V-E Day May 8, 1945 V-J Day Sept. 2, 1945 End WWII Dec. 31, 1946
This memorial is dedicated to all U.S. military veterans of Butler County that served their country during World War II
1941-1946
KIA . . . — — Map (db m285067) WM
Presented to the Citizens of Butler County, Pennsylvania, in deep appreciation of their untiring efforts in cooperation with the United States Army in creating, originating, developing and building the first "general purpose" vehicle for the . . . — — Map (db m284973) HM
This memorial is dedicated in sincere tribute to the living and dead whose valiant efforts and unselfish sacrifices have made America great.
God grant that the liberty of humanity won only by brave men and women and vigilantly guarded shall . . . — — Map (db m284720) WM
In memory of
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 . . . — — Map (db m42637) HM
In honor and remembrance of the heroes and victims in the fight against terrorism and to celebrate the enduring spirit of all Americans — — Map (db m284702) HM
In honor and remembrance of the heroes and victims in the fight against terrorism and to celebrate the enduring spirit of all Americans — — Map (db m284939) WM
In Honor and Remembrance of the heroes and the victims in the fight against terrorism and to celebrate the enduring spirit of all Americans — — Map (db m285879) HM
In September 1940 a team headed by Karl Probst delivered to the United States Army a prototype for the World War II jeep. This small, four-wheel drive vehicle was produced by the American Bantam Car Company, located one block east. Here, Bantam . . . — — Map (db m42638) HM
(Front):
Korea
1950 - 1953
Freedom is not free
"The forgotten war"
(Rear):
Killed in Action
36,915
Wounded in Action
103,284
Missing in Action
8,177
This monument stands in memory of and . . . — — Map (db m284935) WM
Ackerson Joseph B.
Acre Keith
Adams Matthew J.
Amos Charles K.
Antolec John A.
Arblaster Ronald L.
Bajcz, Jr. William J.
Barnhart Chad M.
Beck Jason
Behr David L.
Bellis Travis L.
Bender . . . — — Map (db m285132) WM
Our Silent Defender
Dedicated July 4, 1894 by the People of Butler County in memory of all who gave their lives in the year of the Rebellion.
Butler Co. War Veterans Committee
May 30, 1980
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We must . . . — — Map (db m284992) WM
Pullman-Standard's history began in Butler when John Hansen and "Diamond" Jim Brady founded a new company - Standard Steel Car, which revolutionized freight car production by using standard products from steel mills of the era. Construction of . . . — — Map (db m285812) HM
This railcar, MILW 101340, was built in June of 1974 at Pullman-Standard, Butler, as part of a 300 car order for the Milwaukee, St. Paul, and Pacific RR. The 4750 cu. ft. capacity covered hopper served 36 years hauling grain between the farmlands . . . — — Map (db m285851) HM
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 — — Map (db m284730) HM
In honor of all Veterans who served the
"United States of America"
and those who made the supreme sacrifice
In Memory Of
SGT Carl J. Morgain
KIA May 22, 2005
IRAQ
1964 - 2005
In Memory Of
Lt Col Michael E. McLaughline
KIA . . . — — Map (db m276401) WM
In honor of the Merchant Marine who faithfully served their country during W.W. II.
The Merchant Marine provided the greatest sealift in history, delivering 97% of all war supplies and participated in every invasion.
The U.S. Merchant . . . — — Map (db m284980) WM
