Butler, County seat in western Pennsylvania, United States.
Butler spans 2.7 square miles of land with Connoquenessing Creek flowing through its six distinct residential neighborhoods, including Institute Hill and South Hills.
The city received its name from Major General Richard Butler and was first established in 1802 by John and Samuel Cunningham as a settlement.
The Butler Little Theatre maintains a continuous tradition of theatrical productions since 1941, while the Butler Area Public Library represents Pennsylvania's final Carnegie institution.
The Butler Transit Authority connects residents to Pittsburgh through regular bus services, while two local airports serve aviation transportation needs.
The American Bantam Car Company in Butler created the original design for the World War II Jeep, marking the city's contribution to military vehicles.
Location: Butler County
Inception: 1802
Website: https://cityofbutler.org/
Website: https://cityofbutler.org
GPS coordinates: 40.86047,-79.89705
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:43
Moraine State Park
22 km
McConnells Mill State Park
25.2 km
Elm Court
1 km
Rachel Carson Trail
27.7 km
Jennings Environmental Education Center
18.9 km
Butler County Courthouse
250 m
Burtner House
29.1 km
Allegheny River Lock and Dam No. 9
31.2 km
Harmony Historic District
20.5 km
Harrison Hills Park
28.9 km
Allegheny River Lock and Dam No. 7
31.3 km
Strand Theater
21.5 km
McConnell's Mill Covered Bridge
25.2 km
Allegheny River Lock and Dam No. 6
31.1 km
Allegheny River Lock and Dam No. 5
27.5 km
Saxonburg Historic District
13.9 km
Donald R. Lobaugh Bridge
27.5 km
Pennsalt Historic District
31.1 km
Bradys Bend Iron Company Furnaces
27.5 km
Freeport Rail Bridge
27.9 km
Sen. Walter Lowrie House
244 m
St. Stephen's Church
26.9 km
Passavant House
21.6 km
Butler Historic District
253 m
Sergeant Carl F. Curran II Bridge
27.8 km
Butler County National Bank
302 m
James Beach Clow House
30.7 km
John Roebling House
14.2 kmReviews
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