Butler County, Administrative county in Iowa, US
Butler County spans 582 square miles across Iowa's landscape, with the town of Allison serving as its administrative center and county seat.
The county, established in 1851, received its name from General William Orlando Butler, a Kentucky military officer who served in the Mexican War.
The county maintains its rural identity through traditional farming practices and small-town values, without any national fast-food chains or movie theaters.
Residents access government services at the Butler County Courthouse, located at 428 Sixth Street in Allison, which handles legal matters and public records.
Butler County stands as the single county in Iowa operating without traffic lights, four-lane roads, hospitals, or movie theaters.
Location: Iowa
Inception: 1851
Capital city: Allison
Shares border with: Floyd County, Grundy County, Franklin County, Bremer County, Black Hawk County, Chickasaw County, Cerro Gordo County, Hardin County
Website: http://butlercoiowa.org
GPS coordinates: 42.73167,-92.79139
Latest update: March 4, 2025 23:46
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