General Butler State Resort Park is a state park located near

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in Carroll County. The park is named for General William O. Butler, a soldier in both the

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and the

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. The park features a lodge, cabins and campground, fishing and canoeing on Butler Lake, trails for hiking and mountain biking.

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

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. The home was built in 1859 in the

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style. It contains original furniture and original documents and other family objects. The grounds and family

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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.

References

External links

General Butler State Resort Park
Kentucky Department of Parks
Butler-Turpin State Historic House
Kentucky Department of Parks {{DEFAULTSORT:Butler, Gen. William O., House State parks of Kentucky Protected areas of Carroll County, Kentucky 1931 establishments in Kentucky Protected areas established in 1931