Butler is a city in Butler County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 15,121 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Butler County^GR6. Image File history File links Map_of_Pennsylvania_highlighting_Butler_County. ... Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (1256x1884, 34 KB) Other versions Image:Map of Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... Butler County is a county located in the state of Pennsylvania. ... Official language(s) English, Pennsylvania Dutch Capital Harrisburg Largest city Philadelphia Area  Ranked 33rd  - Total 46,055 sq mi (119,283 km²)  - Width 280 miles (455 km)  - Length 160 miles (255 km)  - % water 2. ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... Butler County is a county located in the state of Pennsylvania. ...

History

The city was named for Maj. Gen. Richard Butler, who fell at the Battle of the Wabash, also known as St. Clair's Defeat, in western Ohio in 1791. The first settlers were of Irish or Scottish descent and were driving westward from Connecticut. In 1802 the German immigrants began arriving, with Detmar Basse settling in Jackson Township in 1802 and founding Zelienople the following year. After George Rapp arrived in 1805 and founded Harmony, the trickle of settlers grew tremendous numbers. John A. Roebling settled Saxonburg in 1832, by which time all counties were filled with German settlers. Richard Butler (April 1, 1743-November 4, 1791) was an officer in the Continental Army in the American Revolutionary War who later died fighting Indians in Ohio. ... Combatants American Indian confederacy United States Commanders Michikinikwa Blue Jacket Arthur St. ... Official language(s) None Capital Columbus Largest city Columbus Largest metro area Cleveland Area  Ranked 34th  - Total 44,825 sq mi (116,096 km²)  - Width 220 miles (355 km)  - Length 220 miles (355 km)  - % water 8. ... 1791 (MDCCXCI) was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Tuesday of the 11-day-slower Julian calendar). ... It has been suggested that this article be split into multiple articles. ... --69. ... --69. ... Zelienople is a borough located in Butler County, Pennsylvania, 28 miles (45 km) north of Pittsburgh. ... This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ... 1805 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... Harmony is a borough located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... John Augustus Roebling (born Johann August Röbling, June 12, 1806 in Mühlhausen - July 22, 1869) was a German-born civil engineer famous for his wire rope suspension bridge designs, in particular, the design of the Brooklyn Bridge. ... Saxonburg is a borough located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... 1832 was a leap year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ...

Geography

Butler is located at 40°51′38″N, 79°53′41″W (40.860679, -79.894796)^GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.0 km² (2.7 mi²), all land. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...

Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 15,121 people, 6,740 households, and 3,626 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,170.4/km² (5,611.3/mi²). There were 7,402 housing units at an average density of 1,062.4/km² (2,746.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 95.52% White, 2.22% African American, 0.14% Native American, 0.44% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.52% from other races, and 1.14% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.42% of the population. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB), is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...

There were 6,740 households out of which 26.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.0% were married couples living together, 14.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 46.2% were non-families. 40.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.18 and the average family size was 2.96. The examples and perspective in this article or section may not include all significant viewpoints. ...

In the city the population was spread out with 23.7% under the age of 18, 9.7% from 18 to 24, 30.3% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 16.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 88.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $25,154, and the median income for a family was $35,893. Males had a median income of $30,607 versus $20,950 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,457. About 14.7% of families and 19.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.8% of those under age 18 and 14.5% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

Claims to Fame

• Diamond Jim Brady, the legendary financier, gourmand and gemophile, got his start in 1902 when he established the Standard Steel Car Company, which merged with the Pullman Palace Car Company in 1934 to create Pullman Standard, a monopoly that was eventually broken by the government. The site is now occupied by a strip mall.
• The modern Jeep was invented in Butler, by the American Bantam Car Company, an early producer of small fuel-efficient vehicles. Big military contracts eventually went to Willys and Ford, and the Bantam factory failed during World War II.
• George Rapp established his first utopian community in nearby Harmony, Pennsylvania.
• Stewart O'Nan's prizewinning novel Snow Angels is set in Butler.
• Josie Carey, the host of "The Children's Corner" on WQED in Pittsburgh, was one of the first employees of the station, which was the first community-sponsored public TV station. Fred Rogers was a puppeteer and musician on her show for seven years before creating Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. Ms. Carey was born and raised in Butler.
• Cult classic Night of the Living Dead was filmed in Butler county, in Evans City.
• An abandoned limestone mine near the town serves as highly secure storage for both Corbis, the stock photography company founded by Bill Gates and the US Federal Government. Another local abandoned mine is the site of the world's largest mushroom farm.
• In the 1950's, Butler became one of the first towns to install bells at crosswalks, a common practice today.
• For those interested in the paranormal, Butler is also home to a famous Haunted Cemetery known as Snyder's Cemetery.
• Former US Senator Rick Santorum spent his formative years in Butler.
• Wrestler Big John Studd was born and raised in Butler.
• Jazz trombonist and arranger Jim Pugh was born and raised in Butler.
• French horn player William Purvis was born and raised in Butler.
• Actor Fred McCarren (1951-2006) was born and raised in Butler.
• Broadway Star/ Actress Michele Pawk The Tony award winning Broadway star was born and raised in Butler, PA
• Bret Michaels, the lead singer of Poison, was born in Butler but raised in Mechanicsburg.
• William J. Perry, former Secretary of Defense under Bill Clinton(1994-97), though born in Vandergrift, PA graduated from Butler High School in 1945.
• Terry Hanratty, an All-American quarterback from Notre Dame who won the National Championship in 1966 and went on to play for the Pittsburgh Steelers during the 1970's as a back-up, was born in Butler, PA in 1948.
• The Saul brothers, a trio of professional football players during the 60's and 70's, were born and raised in Butler - Bill played linebacker for the Colts, Steelers, Saints and Lions; Richard played for the Los Angeles Rams; and Ronald played for the Washington Redskins.
• Paul Posluzny, All American Penn State University line backer was born in Butler.
• Barbara Feldon, actress who played Agent 99 on the television series "Get Smart" was born in Butler.
• Home and birthplace heavyweight boxer Brian Minto.
• Hometown of San Diego Padres shortstop Khalil Greene.
• Hometown of Boston Red Sox pitcher Matt Clement.
• Hometown of Judge William G. Bassler, formerly of the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey

  Media

  • WBUT (AM)
  • WISR-AM
  • WLER-FM
  • The Butler Eagle, Butler County's only daily newspaper.

  External links

  

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John Minton (February 19, 1948 —- March 20, 1995) was an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name, Big John Studd. ... Michele Pawk (born November 16, 1961 in Butler, Pennsylvania) is an American actress and singer. ... Bret Michael Sychak, also known as Bret Michaels (born March 15, 1963 in Butler, Pennsylvania) is best known as the lead vocalist of the glam metal band Poison. ... Poison is an American glam metal band which originally achieved popular success in the late 1980s and early 1990s. ... Mechanicsburg is a borough in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, eight miles (13 km) west you horrible nasty vandal, whattup dip of Harrisburg. ... Alternative meaning: William Perry (football) William James Perry (born October 11, 1927) was the U.S. Secretary of Defense under President Bill Clinton from February 3, 1994 to January 23, 1997. ... 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  Boroughs	Bruin | Callery | Cherry Valley | Chicora | Connoquenessing | East Butler | Eau Claire | Evans City | Fairview | Harmony | Harrisville | Karns City | Mars | Petrolia | Portersville | Prospect | Saxonburg | Seven Fields | Slippery Rock | Valencia | West Liberty | West Sunbury | Zelienople A borough is an administrative division used in various countries. ... Bruin is a borough in Butler County, Pennsylvania, United States. ... Callery is a borough located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... Cherry Valley is a borough located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... Chicora is a borough located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... Connoquenessing is a borough located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... East Butler is a borough located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... Eau Claire is a borough located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... Evans City is a borough located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... Fairview is a borough located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... Harmony is a borough located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... Harrisville is a borough located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... Karns City is a borough located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... Mars is a borough located in Butler County, Pennsylvania, USA. As of the 2000 census, the borough had a total population of 1,746. ... Petrolia is a borough located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... Portersville is a borough located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... Prospect is a borough located in Butler County, Pennsylvania, USA. As of the 2000 census, the borough had a total population of 1,234. ... Saxonburg is a borough located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... Seven Fields is a borough located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... Slippery Rock is a borough in Butler County, Pennsylvania, United States. ... Valencia is a borough located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... West Liberty is a borough located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... West Sunbury is a borough located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... Zelienople is a borough located in Butler County, Pennsylvania, 28 miles (45 km) north of Pittsburgh. ...
  Townships	Adams | Allegheny | Brady | Buffalo | Butler | Center | Cherry | Clay | Clearfield | Clinton | Concord | Connoquenessing | Cranberry | Donegal | Fairview | Forward | Franklin | Jackson | Jefferson | Lancaster | Marion | Mercer | Middlesex | Muddy Creek | Oakland | Parker | Penn | Slippery Rock | Summit | Venango | Washington | Winfield | Worth A civil township is a widely-used unit of local government in the United States, subordinate to a county. ... Adams Township is a township located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... Allegheny Township is a township located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... Brady Township is a township located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... Buffalo Township is a township located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... Butler Township is a township located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... Center Township is a township located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... Cherry Township is a township located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... Clay Township is a township located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... Clearfield Township is a township located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... Clinton Township is a township located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... Concord Township is a township located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... Connoquenessing Township is a township located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... Cranberry Township Cranberry Township is a township in Butler County, Pennsylvania, United States. ... Donegal Township is a township located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... Fairview Township is a township located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... Forward Township is a township located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... Franklin Township is a township located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... Jackson Township is a township located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... Jefferson Township is a township located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... Lancaster Township is a township located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... Marion Township is a township located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... Mercer Township is a township located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... Middlesex Township is a township located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... Muddy Creek Township is a township located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... Oakland Township is a township located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... Parker Township is a township located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... Penn Township is a township located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... Slippery Rock Township is a township located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... Summit Township is a township located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... Venango Township is a township located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... Washington Township is a township located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... Winfield Township is a township located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... Worth Township is a township located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ...
  Communities and CDPs	Fernway | Fox Run | Homeacre-Lyndora | Meadowood | Meridian | Nixon | Oak Hills | Shanor-Northvue It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with unincorporated. ... A census-designated place (CDP) is an area identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical reporting. ... Fernway is a census-designated place located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... Fox Run is a census-designated place located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... Homeacre-Lyndora is a census-designated place located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... Meadowood is a census-designated place located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... Meridian is a census-designated place located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... Nixon is a census-designated place located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... Oak Hills is a census-designated place located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ... Shanor-Northvue is a census-designated place located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. ...