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GENERAL BUTLER (shipwreck)

Burlington, Vermont • Chittenden County

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About This Property

Source: AI Generated

The General Butler was a steamboat that tragically sank in Lake Champlain off the coast of Burlington, Vermont. Its remains lie submerged, a testament to its operational past.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
Site
Acreage
2.9
Listed Date
10/22/1998
Other Names
Vt-ch-590

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Historic - Non-aboriginal; Architecture; Maritime History; Transportation
Periods of Significance
1850 Ad - 1899 Ad
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
No
Level - State
Yes
Level - Local
Yes
Level - Not Indicated
No

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