Historical Marker

Marion Butler

NC 242 north of Salemburg ยท Sampson

North Carolina marker

Inscription

United States Senator,

1896-1901.

Populist-Republican.

Supporter of education,

sponsor of rural free

delivery act. Birthplace is

here.

Location

AddressNC 242 north of Salemburg
CountySampson
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.034800, -78.500000

Sources

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