| General Butler State Resort Park | |
| Map: | USA Kentucky#USA |
| Location: | Carroll, Kentucky, United States |
| Coordinates: | 38.6706°N -85.1542°W |
| Area Acre: | 791 |
| Elevation: | 705feet |
| Established: | 1931 |
| Governing Body: | Kentucky Department of Parks |
| Website: | General Butler State Resort Park |
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 791acres park features a lodge, cabins and campground, fishing and canoeing on Butler Lake, trails for hiking and mountain biking.[3]
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.