Fort Butler Memorial Park - Murphy, NC - Municipal Parks and Plazas on Waymarking.com

Long Description:
This park is the site of Fort Butler. There is a monument in front of the park that reads...

Site of
FORT BUTLER

Commanded by Genl. Winfield Scott during the round up of the Cherokee Indians for removal to Oklahoma in 1837-1838.

Donated to Town of Murphy by Tar Heel Investment Co., as a historical monument.
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There is a small walking trail around the park with benches and picnic tables.

Name: Fort Butler Memorial Park Street Location: Fort Butler Street Local Municipality: Murphy State/Province, etc.: NC Country: USA Memorial/Commemoration: Fort Butler Picnic Facilities: tables Recreational Facilities: small walking trail Monuments/Statues: Fort Butler Historic Marker Art (murals/sculpture, etc.): none Fountains: none Ponds/Lakes/Streams/Rivers/Beach: none Traditional Geocaches: The Lost Fort (GCG4HR) Web Site: Not listed Date Established: Not listed Special Events: Not listed

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