Butler County

Butler County is an administrative county in south central Kansas, with El Dorado serving as its main city and county seat. The region contains several smaller towns and rural communities linked by state highways and local roads.

The county was established in 1855 and took its name from Andrew Butler, a prominent United States Senator of that era. Railroad connections built in the late 1800s later helped connect the region's towns and support settlement patterns.

The county maintains close ties to farming and rural traditions that shape how communities gather and celebrate. Local events and farmers' markets in towns across the region reflect this agricultural heritage in everyday life.

The best time to explore is during warmer months from April through October when road conditions are optimal. Allow plenty of driving time between towns, as they are spread across agricultural areas and not densely clustered.

A railroad line built between Florence and El Dorado in 1877 played a key role in connecting the region to larger trade centers. This rail connection shaped how the area's economy developed in the decades that followed.

Location: Kansas

Inception: August 30, 1855

Capital city: El Dorado

Shares border with: Marion County, Cowley County, Chase County, Greenwood County, Elk County, Sumner County, Harvey County, Sedgwick County

Website: https://bucoks.com

GPS coordinates: 37.78330,-96.83330

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:24