Thomas Butler - Carlisle, PA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Ernmark
N 40° 12.099 W 077° 11.514
18T E 313443 N 4452442
Marker noting a local merchant & homeowner who served in the Revolutionary War with his five sons.
Waymark Code: WM3EQH
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 03/24/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member unimoggers
Views: 49

Marker text is as follows:

On this lot Thomas Butler had his home and gunshop about 1764; the latter still stands to the rear. Butler and five sons, all officers, served in the Revolution. Often referred to as the "Fighting Butlers."
Marker Name: Thomas Butler

County: Cumberland

Date Dedicated: 10/21/1949

Marker Type: City

Location: W. High St. between Pitt & West Sts., Carlisle

Category: Military, Professions & Vocations, American Revolution

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