Butte County, County in Idaho, United States.
Butte County extends across 5,785 square kilometers of terrain in southeastern Idaho, featuring mountains, valleys, and rivers throughout its boundaries.
The Idaho State Legislature established Butte County on February 6, 1917, with Arco selected as the county seat and administrative center.
Residents of Butte County maintain strong agricultural traditions, with numerous farms and ranches contributing to the local food production systems.
The county administration offices in Arco provide governmental services, including property tax collection, vehicle registration, and business licensing.
The experimental breeder reactor in Butte County marked the first location worldwide to generate usable electricity from nuclear power.
Location: Idaho
Inception: February 6, 1917
Capital city: Arco
Shares border with: Custer County, Lemhi County, Clark County, Jefferson County, Bingham County, Blaine County
GPS coordinates: 43.72000,-113.17000
Latest update: March 8, 2025 11:10
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