The Green River Chapter NSDAR and other groups utilize the beautiful setting overlooking Morgantown to stage most of our patriotic events.  The first courthouse, located on two acres donated by Christopher Funkhouser, burned and was rebuilt in 1872.   That courthouse was torn down in December of 1973 and the present building was built in 1974-75.  The dedication of this new structure on October 5, 1975 was the climax of Butler County's three year celebration of the United States Bicentennial.  It was modified a few years ago by increasing the second floor space. 

The Civil War Monument, located in front of the courthouse,  is dedicated to the soldiers of both the North and South.  It carries the names of the persons who died during the war and the ones who were living when the monument was dedicated in 1903.   It is said there is only one other monument like ours that is dedicated to both the North and South.  The Courthouse is very much the focal point of our community. 

The 2010 Bicentennial celebration of Butler County (1810-2010), began on the 18th of January on the front lawn of the court house. Butler County was formed out of Logan and Ohio Counties in 1810, named for General Richard Butler, Revolutionary War Soldier who is pictured at right on our bicentennial logo.  

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Website was last updated on September 4, 2010

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