Who were the first settlers of Butler?
John and Samuel Cunningham
George Rapp
Detmar Basse
Richard Butler
Answer
John and Samuel Cunningham were the first settlers of Butler, establishing the town in 1795. They purchased land from the Seneca Indians and began clearing the area for farming. The town grew rapidly, and by 1810, it had a population of over 1,000. Butler became an important center for trade and commerce, and it played a significant role in the development of Western Pennsylvania.
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