Butler County - Paperback

by Roger Givens (Author), Nancy Richey (Author)

Butler County, located in the south-central part of the state, was the commonwealth's 53rd county. Settlers moving into the area thought they had found a little bit of heaven-a virgin forest of oak, poplar, chestnut, hickory, and walnut and an abundan

Author Biography

Roger G. Givens, retired newspaper publisher, and Nancy Richey, visual resources librarian at Western Kentucky University, have used images from the Kentucky Library and private individuals to create this photographic essay. Images of America: Butler County includes many photographs of the area's historic events, religious and educational institutions, and residents in their daily activities to showcase a once vibrant river heritage.