Butler, County seat in western Pennsylvania, United States.
Butler is a town in western Pennsylvania covering roughly 2.7 square miles (7 square kilometers) with Connoquenessing Creek running through several residential areas. The settlement includes six different neighborhoods such as Institute Hill and South Hills, each with its own character.
John and Samuel Cunningham founded the settlement in 1802 and named it after Major General Richard Butler. The town later developed into a center for railroad connections and small industrial operations in the region.
The Butler Little Theatre has staged performances without interruption since 1941, giving the town a steady cultural program. The public library was the last institution in Pennsylvania built with Carnegie funding.
Public transit connects the town regularly with Pittsburgh, offering routes for commuters. Two smaller airports nearby serve aviation traffic for private planes and regional flights.
The American Bantam Car Company designed the first prototype of the military Jeep here during World War II. This design was later adopted by other manufacturers and became the standard for military vehicles worldwide.
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