Butler County

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Location: Ohio

Inception: May 1, 1803

Capital city: Hamilton

Reference: BUT

Part of: Cincinnati metropolitan area

Shares border with: Preble County, Hamilton County, Montgomery County, Warren County, Dearborn County, Franklin County, Union County

Website: https://bcohio.gov

GPS coordinates: 39.44000,-84.58000

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:57