Butler County Veterans Memorial

This memorial sits in Butler County's Veterans Park and contains over 700 names of local Armed Services heroes from World War I to the present. This park features a retired Howitzer Cannon and also holds the Michael J. Colligan Lodge. The Butler County Monument stands on the site of Fort Hamilton, built by General Arthur St. Clair in 1791 and enlarged by General "Mad" Anthony Wayne in 1792. The Monument houses an impressive collection of Civil War weapons and swords. It also has exhibits on 20th century American wars, including military uniforms, military medals, and photographs. The Monument maintains records of Butler County residents who served in World War I, World War II, and the Korean, Vietnam and Gulf Wars.