Butler County and the Civil War: When President Lincoln first called for troops following the firing on Fort Sumter, Butler County responded with more than 300 men. Learn about Butler County’s role in the Civil War, both on the battle fields and the home front.

Butler County in the Great War: Learn about how the United States was drawn into the Great War, and the important role that Butler County played in World War I.

Over There, Over Here, Letters Home From Butler County Soldiers During WW I: Over 3,000 men and women served during the Great War. Explore the stories of several of those men and women, as well as how the poppy has become associated with the Great War.