Butler County (Images of America) - Softcover

Givens, Roger; Richey, Nancy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0738593818 ISBN 13: 9780738593814

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC), 2012

Synopsis

Butler County, located in the south-central part of the state, was the commonwealth's 53rd county. Settlers moving into the area thought they had found a little bit of heaven--a virgin forest of oak, poplar, chestnut, hickory, and walnut and an abundance of wild game. Out of this wilderness developed a county rich in tradition, with many contributions to state and national history. It has been said that, for its population, the county has produced more notable people than any other in the nation. This list including two governors, an attorney general of Kentucky, a chief justice of the Kentucky Supreme Court, a US senator, three US representatives, a Congressional Medal of Honor recipient, two US Navy admirals, a Methodist bishop, and countless other equally productive citizens who proudly call Butler County home.

About this title

About the Author

Roger G. Givens, retired newspaper publisher, and Nancy Richey, visual resources librarian at Western Kentucky University, have used images from the Kentucky Library and private individuals to create this photographic essay. Images of America: Butler County includes many photographs of the area's historic events, religious and educational institutions, and residents in their daily activities to showcase a once vibrant river heritage.

Edition details

• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0738593818
• ISBN 13: 9780738593814
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128