Butler County, Alabama

Butler County is a county of the U.S. state of Alabama. Its name is in honor of Captain William Butler, who was born in Virginia and fought in the Creek War. As of 2020 the population was 19,051.[1] Its county seat is Greenville.

Butler County, Alabama
Map
Map of Alabama highlighting Butler County
Location in the state of Alabama
Map of the USA highlighting Alabama
Alabama's location in the U.S.
Statistics
Founded December 13, 1819
Seat Greenville
Largest City Greenville
Area
 - Total
 - Land
 - Water

778 sq mi (2,015 km²)
777 sq mi (2,012 km²)
1.1 sq mi (3 km²), 0.1
Population
 -  Density


Time zone Central: UTC-6/-5
Website: http://butlercountyal.com/
Named for: William Butler

Famous Citizens

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 778 square miles (2,020 km2), of which 777 square miles (2,010 km2) is land and 1.1 square miles (2.8 km2) (0.1%) is water.[2]

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Adjacent counties

Settlements

Cities and towns

Unincorporated communities

References

  1. "QuickFacts: Butler County, Alabama". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
  2. "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Retrieved August 22, 2015.

Coordinates: 31°44′58″N 86°40′56″W / 31.74944°N 86.68222°W / 31.74944; -86.68222