Welcome to Butler ...
The city of Butler is located in Pendleton County<1>.
While we don't have a date for the founding of Butler, you might consider that their post office opened in 1860.
From the Census Estimates for 2019, Butler has a population of 581 people<2> (see below for details).
Butler is 540 feet [165 m] above sea level.<3>.
Time Zone: Butler lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
The telephone area code for Butler: (859)
The ZIP code for Butler: 41006<4>
Population Details ...
Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Butler had an population of 581 people. This is a decrease of 5.07% since the 2010 Census (or a decrease of 5.22% since the 2000 Census).
At the time of the 2010 Census, Butler had a population of 612 people. This makes Butler the county's 2nd most populous community.
The population of Butler represents 0.01% of the total population of Kentucky (which has 4,339,367 people), making it the state's 279th most populous community.
With a 2010 count of 612 people, the population of Butler has remained roughly the same as the 2000 Census (with a count of 613 people).
More information can be found on the Census Page for Butler.
Communities Also Named Butler ...
While we believe that this Butler is located in Pendleton County, we know of another 2 Kentucky communities named Butler. Those communities are located in the following counties: Franklin and Logan County.
Beyond Kentucky, there are 42 communities that are also named Butler - they are located in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California (2), Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana (2), Manitoba, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi (2), Missouri (2), Montana, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Ontario, Pennsylvania (2), South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas (2), Virginia, Washington, West Virginia and Wisconsin (2).
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Butler.
Communities near Butler ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Butler.
- Independence
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Independence have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Independence
- Independence is located in Kenton County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 28,903 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Independence <6>
- Alexandria
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alexandria
- Alexandria is located in Campbell County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 9,807 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Alexandria <6>
- Edgewood
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edgewood
- Edgewood is located in Kenton County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 8,779 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Edgewood <6>
- Elsmere
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest) - Highland Heights
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Highland Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Highland Heights
- Highland Heights is located in Campbell County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 7,037 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Highland Heights <6>
- Taylor Mill
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Taylor Mill have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Taylor Mill
- Taylor Mill is located in Kenton County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 6,820 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Taylor Mill <6>
- Cold Spring
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cold Spring have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cold Spring
- Cold Spring is located in Campbell County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 6,628 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cold Spring <6>
- Union
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Union
- Union is located in Boone County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 6,116 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Union <6>
- Fort Wright
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fort Wright have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fort Wright
- Fort Wright is located in Kenton County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 5,779 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Fort Wright <6>
- Amelia
(18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Amelia have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Amelia
- Amelia is located in Clermont County (OH)
- Estimated population in 2019: 5,039 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Amelia <6>
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Butler. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Butler.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Butler. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Butler.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Butler. See our Newspapers Page for Butler.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Butler ...
Looking for more information about Butler? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Butler, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Butler.
Adding Butler to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Butler in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Butler was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<7>
From that list, the Butler post office opened in 1860.
We also found Butler in the book titled List of Post Offices in the United States (1870).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Butler.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Butler. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for State of Kentucky: https://kentucky.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Kentucky's counties, including Pendleton, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Butler. |
| <3> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Butler - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <4> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a city (such as Butler). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Butler or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <5> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <6> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <7> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at: https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |