Английская Википедия:General Butler State Resort Park

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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.[1][2] The Шаблон:Convert park features a lodge, cabins and campground, fishing and canoeing on Butler Lake, trails for hiking and mountain biking.[3]

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[4] in the Greek Revival style.[5] 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.[6]

References

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External links

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