Butler County, Administrative division in Alabama, United States
Butler County is an administrative division in southeastern Alabama governed by elected commissioners who oversee public services, infrastructure projects, and community programs. The county seat Greenville serves as the administrative center for regional governance functions.
The county was founded in 1819 and named after Captain William Butler, a military leader in the region. Its establishment was part of the territorial administration organization of early Alabama.
Local communities in Butler County maintain strong agricultural traditions through annual farming events, county fairs, and educational programs focused on land preservation.
County services and public records can be accessed through the official website or in person at the administrative offices in Greenville. Visitors will find information about permits and official documents available there.
The Butler County Sheriff's Office implements an advanced social media strategy to communicate directly with residents about safety updates and community matters.
Location: Alabama
Inception: December 13, 1819
Capital city: Greenville
Elevation above the sea: 109 m
Shares border with: Lowndes County, Crenshaw County, Covington County, Conecuh County, Monroe County, Wilcox County
Website: https://butlercountyal.com
GPS coordinates: 31.74944,-86.68222
Latest update: December 13, 2025 21:00
Calhoun Colored School
36.5 km
Hawthorne House
32.4 km
Oakey Streak Methodist Episcopal Church
25.9 km
W.S. Blackwell House
10.6 km
First Presbyterian Church
10.6 km
Greenville City Hall
10.6 km
Pine Apple Historic District
32 km
First Baptist Church
10.1 km
Post Office Historic District
10.5 km
Butler Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church
9.9 km
Theological Building-A.M.E. Zion Theological Institute
9.8 km
Graydon House
10.8 km
Buell-Stallings-Stewart House
10.6 km
Commerce Street Residential Historic District
10.6 km
Fort Dale-College Street Historic District
10.7 km
East Commerce Street Historic District
10.8 km
Evens–McMullan House
10 km
Dickenson House
10.1 km
Gaston-Perdue House
10.7 km
Browns Lake
37.2 km
Butler County State Wildlife Management Area
11.4 km
Beeland Park
11.2 km
McGowin Lake
7.3 km
Lake Jane
26.2 km
Lake Tanner
14.6 km
West Commerce Street Historic District
10.3 km
Butler County Courthouse
10.8 km
Wyrosdick Pond
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