Butler Presentation Sword

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This presentation sword was given to William O. Butler by the Kentucky state legislature for his actions at the Battle of Monterrey. Courtesy of the Kentucky Historical Society.

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By Tim Talbott
Historical Marker #634 in Carroll County notes the residence of Mexican-American War hero and 1848 vice presidential candidate, William Orlando Butler. William O. Butler was born in Jessamine…