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Butler County, Administrative county in southwestern Ohio, United States

Butler County extends across 470 square miles along the Great Miami River, encompassing both urban centers and rural communities within the Cincinnati metropolitan area.

The territory became Butler County in 1803, named after General Richard Butler, who lost his life during St. Clair's Defeat in 1791.

Miami University, established in 1809 in Oxford, stands as one of the oldest public educational institutions in the United States, shaping regional academic development.

The county maintains multiple school districts, government offices, and public services, with the city of Hamilton serving as the administrative center.

Hueston Woods State Park preserves 3,596 acres of near-virgin American beech and maple forest, representing the natural landscape of pre-settlement Ohio.

Location: Ohio

Inception: May 1, 1803

Capital city: Hamilton

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: May 26, 2025 21:08

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