Lake Butler's Townsend Building anchors a block of Union history
Lake Butler's Townsend Building and the nearby Union County Historical Museum tell two related Main Street stories without being the same stop.
Lake Butler has two close Main Street history stops that are easy to blend together.
The National Park Service record places the Townsend Building at 410 W. Main Street. It is listed for commerce and architecture, with a period of significance from 1900 through 1924. That makes it a useful marker for the everyday trade that shaped Lake Butler’s downtown.
The Union County Historical Museum is nearby at 401 W. Main Street, Suite C. The regional tourism directory describes its second-floor collection of documents, books, family photos, and keepsakes. The museum adds the personal layer, but it should not be mistaken for the federal record about the Townsend Building itself.
Check current museum hours and access before going. If it is open, give yourself time to look at names, dates, old business clues, and family items, then read the surrounding block as part of the same downtown story.
Where to see it
The Townsend Building at 410 W. Main Street and the nearby Union County Historical Museum at 401 W. Main Street, Suite C. Check current museum hours, second-floor access, and downtown parking before going.
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Official sources
- National Park Service - Townsend Building
- Visit Natural North Florida - Union County Historical Museum
Last checked against these sources: July 27, 2026.
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