Butler's Birthplace, Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky
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N 37° 46.826 W 084° 36.565
16S E 710526 N 4184146
Life of Wm. O. Butler.
Waymark Code: WMJTFK
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 12/29/2013
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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.
Marker Name: Butler's Birthplace
Marker Location: Roadside
Type of Marker: Person
Marker Number (for official markers): 675
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Kentucky Historical Society & Kentucky Department of Highways.
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