Butler County Historical Society

William McKinley Monument –

This is located on the southernmost point of the battlefield near the rifle pits at Burnsides Bridge during the last part of the battle. Those on the tour will be able to get right next to the monument. McKinley, served in the Civil war before becoming President of the US. He served in the 23rd Ohio Infantry and drove a supply wagon through a hail of bullets to get food and supplies to his fellow soldiers. President Rutherford B. Hayes was wounded just a few miles away a few days before and President Lincoln visited the battlefield a few weeks after the battle. (bridge next to this-last things you see on Saturday)

*Attention Members of BCHS!

The Members Meeting is on June 18 at 6:30 PM at Cubs Hall.

*Please note that this location is not wheelchair accessible!

See you there!