Butts is an

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in eastern

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, in the

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. The community is on the north side of Henpeck Hollow about one-half mile east of

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. Access is via a county road from

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, approximately five miles east of Elayer. The location is within the

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and a campground is located on the Courtois River to the west of the site.

History

A post office called Butts was established in 1902, and remained in operation until 1954. The community has the name of the local Butts family.

References

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