General Butler State Resort Park is a state park located near Carrollton, Kentucky in Carroll County. The park is named for General William O. Butler, a soldier in both the War of 1812 and the Mexican–American War.[2][3] The 791-acre (320 ha) park features a lodge, cabins and campground, fishing and canoeing on Butler Lake, trails for hiking and mountain biking.[4]
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Location | Carroll, Kentucky, United States |
Coordinates | 38°40′14″N 85°09′15″W / 38.67056°N 85.15417°W[1] |
Area | 791 acres (320 ha) |
Elevation | 705 ft (215 m)[1] |
Established | 1931[2] |
Governing body | Kentucky Department of Parks |
Website | General Butler State Resort Park |
Butler-Turpin State Historic House
The Butler-Turpin State Historic House, also known as the Butler House, is located in the park and is open to the public as a historic house museum. The home was built in 1859[5] in the Greek Revival style.[6] It contains original furniture and original documents and other family objects. The grounds and family cemetery are also open. Guided tours are available April through mid-November.
Activities and amenities
- Accommodations: The park has a 53-room lodge with swimming pool, cottages, and a 111-site campground.
- Trails: More than five miles of trails are offered for hiking and mountain biking.
- Fishing and paddle-boating are available on 30-acre Butler Lake.
- Ski area: The park formerly hosted a ski area, Ski Butler!, which opened in 1981 and closed during the winter of 1997–98.[7]
References
External links
- General Butler State Resort Park Kentucky Department of Parks
- Butler-Turpin State Historic House Kentucky Department of Parks
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