Butler is named after Major General Richard Butler, who died in the 1791 Battle of the Wabash. Settled in 1803 by John and Samuel Cunningham, it became a borough in 1817 and a city in 1918.

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Jan 5, 2026 · Butler is city and county seat of Butler County in the US state of Pennsylvania, situated 35 miles north of Pittsburgh. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 13,757.

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Butler County is a county located in the western part of Pennsylvania, United States. It is situated within the picturesque Allegheny Plateau region, known for its rolling hills, lush forests, and scenic waterways.

Believing that a vibrant downtown is vital to the health and well-being of the community, the volunteers of Butler Downtown work to revitalize, renew, and restore the Main Street of the City of Butler.

Butler, PA was named one of the Best 20 Small Towns in America by Smithsonian Magazine. Our downtown shopping and restaurant district is a thriving, nationally accredited Main Street community. …

Butler County was created on March 12, 1800, from part of Allegheny County and named in honor of General Richard Butler, a hero of the American Revolution. The county is part of the Greater …

Once controlled by the Iroquois, the land that became Butler played host to French forts beginning in 1753. The town was named for General Richard Butler, a hero of the Revolutionary War. Proximity to …