Butler-Turpin House State Historic Site
This home is located in General Butler State Resort. Philip Turpin purchased 126 acres of land from William O. Butler, his wife Mary Ellen's famous uncle (for whom the Park is named), in 1859. This land was a part of the original family farm, Butler's Grove. Philip and Mary Ellen then began to build their Greek revival home, which was completed that year. The home is furnished in a manner of the day. Many of the furnishings are Butler Family possessions. The outdoor "Summer Kitchen" is also open for tour. The home is seasonally open to the public and available year round for group tours. The recently restored Butler Family Cemetery is located to the east of the Butler-Turpin House.
