Thomas Butler - Carlisle, PA
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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
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
Website: [Web Link]
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