Butler County, County in eastern Nebraska, United States.
Butler County is an administrative county in eastern Nebraska, United States. The area centers around David City, which serves as the seat of county government and main population hub.
The territory was established in 1856 and named after William Orlando Butler, a Kentucky congressman and general in the Mexican-American War. The region grew as an agricultural center during Nebraska's early settlement period.
David City hosts regular agricultural fairs and community gatherings that maintain the traditions of Nebraska farming families throughout the seasons.
The area is primarily rural and best explored by car to see its scattered communities and open landscape. David City provides basic services and amenities for travelers passing through or staying briefly.
The county maintains a population density of only 15 residents per square mile, making it one of the most sparsely populated regions in eastern Nebraska.
Location: Nebraska
Inception: 1868
Capital city: David City
Shares border with: Colfax County, Seward County, Lancaster County, Saunders County, Polk County, Platte County, Dodge County, York County
Website: http://co.butler.ne.us
GPS coordinates: 41.22000,-97.13000
Latest update: December 15, 2025 13:21
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