Butler County, Administrative county in southwestern Ohio, United States
Description
Butler County is an administrative division in southwestern Ohio that encompasses urban centers and rural communities along the Great Miami River. The territory includes Hamilton as its administrative seat and supports multiple school districts and government services throughout its area.
History
The territory became Butler County in 1803 and was named after General Richard Butler, who died in St. Clair's Defeat in 1791. This establishment marked the beginning of organized American settlement in southwestern Ohio during the early national period.
Culture
Miami University has shaped the region's educational identity since its founding and draws students from across the state and beyond. The institution serves as a cultural hub that hosts academic events and enriches the area's intellectual life.
Practical
The county is easily navigable by car, with various entry points providing access to parks and public facilities throughout the area. Hamilton serves as a central hub where visitors can access services and begin exploring the surrounding communities.
Did you know?
Hueston Woods State Park preserves nearly 3600 acres of old-growth forest with beech and maple trees, showing what the landscape looked like before European settlement. This type of woodland is now uncommon and gives visitors a rare look at the region's original natural conditions.
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LeSourdesville Lake Amusement Park
12.6 km
Yager Stadium
15.8 km
Hueston Woods State Park
20.8 km
Western College for Women
14.5 km
Stricker's Grove
17.8 km
Voice of America Bethany Relay Station
21.4 km
Goggin Ice Center
15.2 km
Greenwood Cemetery
4.9 km
Great Mound
12.3 km
Fortified Hill Works
8.7 km
Harrison Hall
15.5 km
Upham Hall
15.2 km
Langstroth Cottage
14.9 km
Oxford Female Institute
16.3 km
Fisher Hall
15.1 km
Benninghofen House
4.4 km
Butler County Courthouse
4.7 km
Shriver Center
15 km
Wilson Hall
14.8 km
Rentschler House
5 km
King Library
15.6 km
Farmer School of Business Building
15.1 km
Reid Hall
15.1 km
Alumni Library
15.4 km
German Village Historic District
4.5 km
William H. McGuffey House
15.3 km
Laws Hall
15.3 km
Whitewater Shaker Settlement
21.4 km
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